morel cultivation
08.02.06 - 01.03PM It has recently been discovered that morels have a symbiotic relationship with Elm trees. They grow into the roots of the tree, consuming sap while breaking down nutrients in the soil, making them available to the uninfected roots. Simply put, Elm trees grow better when “infected” with morel fungus. Fungus that participate in this kind of symbiotic relationship are known as mycorrhiza.
This reminds me of the role that good bacteria plays in the human digestive system. When we have optimal levels of healthy bacteria present in our digestive system, they break down nutrients that we normally don’t absorb. Mycelium does a lot of things that are beneficial to their environment. There’s lots to read about the benefits of mycelium in the book Mycelium Running by Paul Stamets.
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