Dumbing Down a Scientific Paper and Relating it to Mushrooms
By Abby Ayling Introduction “Plant secondary metabolites altering root microbiome composition and function.” (Koprivova & Kopriva 2022) – That’s a technical title ?. Let’s unpack it. Plant secondary metabolites – what the hell does that mean? Unless you’re really into the science of plants and soil, you’ve probably never heard of plant secondary metabolites (PSMs). […]
Soil and the Human Gut Biome: They Are More Related Than You Think
By Larina Evstafyeva Key words: soil microbiome, gut microbiome, microorganism diversity, soil health, gut health, soil management A lot of the latest dietary advice is pointing to the importance of the human gut biome. People are now more interested in what foods they should eat to keep a healthy gut biome or what liquids help […]
Stress is Good? Mycorrhizal Fungi Feel Stressed Too
By: Alexis Billings As humans, we understand stress as something we commonly experience, and other species on this planet also experience it, affecting us all physically. We humans also either own plants or have some knowledge of how they work; we know they react to a lack of basic needs in the way we would […]