I Contain Multitudes: Can a Fungus Save Plants From Global Warming?

Mushrooms.

Just like animals and humans, plants have their own microbiomes, which help them stay healthy and provide them with nutrients. Some of these microbiomes include symbiotic fungi that can help certain plants deal with tremendous environmental stress, including heat stress. Scientists are studying how fungi like this might be used to help alleviate the impacts of climate change on food crops. Part of the "I Contain Multitudes" series. Please note this title contains potentially offensive language.

(Source: DCMP)

Metadata

Files 1

  • I Contain Multitudes: Can a Fungus Save Plants From Global Warming?

    Type:
    Video
    Format:
    Streaming
    Accommodations:
    English Audio Descriptions - Visual, English Captions - Auditory
    Languages:
    English
    License:
    DCMP Membership
    Author:
    Tangled Bank Studios
    Length:
    8 minutes