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autoposting_system t1_ir0my82 wrote

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This makes no sense. How can they not be taking this into account? Microrrhizal fungi is incredibly important in soil systems and overall function.

It makes no sense at all that they haven't been taking this into account

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_tropical_tundra_ t1_ir0u7op wrote

Agreed.

North America was fundamentally changed in the last ice age to be dependent on fungi breaking down soil matter, as the native worms were frozen to extinction.

It’s interesting because we know enough about fungi to know it’s a fundamental aspect of the ecosystem, but continue to learn more as to its individual impact.

Because every species of fungi operates slightly differently, a homogenous model may not be ever be adequately functional due to the sheer number of species and regional differences alone.

Highly recommend people join mycological groups for more information. They are fun and often get scientists in their meetings to impart more knowledge to us plebiscites.

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autoposting_system t1_ir0vmg9 wrote

One of the things I like about biology in general is there's probably too much for any one person to learn so you can always learn more.

Now, 2022, even little sections of it like mycology have too much for any individual to learn. So you can always learn more, no matter how much you know.

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HikeyBoi t1_ir12d9h wrote

This can be expanded to the science of most anything.

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China_Lover t1_ir1yrdd wrote

What

How wrong are the current measurements in the worst case scenario?

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Gastronomicus t1_ir402w1 wrote

Because it's not simple to quantify. We're still figuring it out. You'd be surprised how little research has been done in this area.

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autoposting_system t1_ir58wwl wrote

I am definitely already surprised by how little research has been done in this area.

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