Forest Fungi

Forest management for productivity and carbon sequestration is limited by an inadequate understanding of the critical roles of forest fungi in pathology, biodiversity, tree nutrition, and biogeochemistry.

In most forests, the impact of forest management on the populations and functions of pathogenic, mycorrhizal, and nutrient-cycling fungi is unknown. Accurate identification of the fungal species involved, their relationships, and their biological activity is required to understand and assess the impacts of management, invasive species, and global climate change on forest health and productivity.

Selected Research Summaries

• Tropical Forest Mycology
• Collections at the Center for Forest Mycology Research

For further details log on website :
https://www.nrs.fs.fed.us/units/foresthealth/focus/forest_fungi/