Fantastic Fungi

Fungi are often overlooked, misunderstood, and definitely underappreciated. Yet these diverse and highly evolved organisms are critical to function of forest ecosystems. Their varied lifestyles are suited to roles as symbiotic mutualists, nature’s recyclers, or disease-causing tree pathogens. Fungi profoundly influence the initiation, development, composition, stability, and change of forests. Presented by Glen Stanosz, Emeritus Professor of Tree and Forest Health, University of Wisconsin–Madison.