Oak leaves and its fungi. Illustration by Maria Faticov
Read article on Department of Ecology, Environment and Plant Sciences website.
Climate warming can influence fungal communities on oak leaves across the growing season
Climate warming plays a larger role than plant genes in influencing the number and identity of fungal species on leaves, especially in autumn. Recently published in the journal New Phytologist, this research by ecologists sheds light on how warming and tree genes affect the dynamics of fungal communities across the season.
Last updated:
June 22, 2021
Source: Bolin Centre for Climate Research
