A new study modeling 2,858 mycorrhizal fungal species reveals that over half are underrepresented in global protected areas, despite fungi supporting 80% of plant species and storing billions of tons of carbon.
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Protected areas that help wildlife often do little for the soil fungi on which plants depend
80% Of Plant Species Fungi supporting plants
Billions Of Tons Sequestered Carbon storage role
Over 50% Fungi less protected than random
17.4% Globally Land with some protection
2,858 fungal species modeled
80% plant species fed by fungi
16.5 Million soil observations analyzed