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Conservación ambiental de hongos. Divulgación científica, educación, Diplomacia científica. Escucha el podcast #LaVozDeLosHongos #MushroomBluesky #ConserveFunga
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Our first Bluesky post contains some good news for #fungi! After a long history of being unprotected, COP16 marked a huge advancement in the conservation of fungi. 🍄🥳

Thanks to work led by our partners at Fungi Foundation, The Fungal Conservation Pledge was introduced at #COP16. bit.ly/3Vl9GHL
Why Fungi Could Get Higher Conservation Status And Why It Matters
The UK and Chile are proposing at the UN’s biodiversity conference COP16 in Colombia that fungi receive the same status to animals and plants. This could help foster and funding research.
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December 5, 2024 at 3:50 PM
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⚠️ 1 in 3 trees globally faces extinction, according to the IUCN. Why are so many trees failing to adapt to the climate crisis?

It might have something to do with a lack of #fungi.

SPUN scientists investigate trees migrating away from the mycorrhizal fungi they depend on.👇 bit.ly/4gnV5DE
Why trees are failing to adapt to climate change
Certain fungi give trees nutrients and water, but heat and drought are putting both at risk.
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December 11, 2024 at 10:23 AM
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Why decentralize science on #fungi? 🔬

Africa is home to rich biodiversity. But at present, scientists in Africa must send their samples of soil & underground fungi out of the country or continent for DNA sequencing.

We interview Jacob Ulzen on keeping science local: www.spun.earth/articles/int...
December 12, 2024 at 4:18 PM
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Fungi live in the threatened mangrove forests in Seychelles. 🇸🇨

SPUN Underground Explorer Laura Montano investigates whether mycorrhizal #fungi help Seychelles’ mangroves to survive. The research could prove vital for mangrove conservation. bit.ly/4fg7SqV
Study explores role of mycorrhizal fungi in Seychelles’ unique ecosystems
The Seychelles Islands Foundation (SIF) is conducting a study on mycorrhizal fungi in two UNESCO World Heritage Sites of the islands that it manages; the Aldabra Atoll and the Vallee de Mai. Mycorrhi...
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December 17, 2024 at 3:17 PM
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December 17, 2024 at 11:48 AM
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My sixth sense is knowing where little mushrooms are hiding in the grass #fungi #fungifriends
December 17, 2024 at 11:04 AM
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Sunlit basidiolichen, Lichenomphalia umbellifera. Northwest Territories, Canada. #lichen #mushroom #fungifriends #fungi
December 18, 2024 at 2:15 AM
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Lichenomphalia lichen parents with their two tiny babies (in my mind, lol). #fungifriends #fungi #mycology #naturephotography
December 18, 2024 at 2:55 PM
🌿✨ Funga Conservation: Logros 2023-2024 ✨🌿

Estos últimos dos años han sido un viaje increíble lleno de aprendizajes, conexiones y acciones en pro de la conservación de los hongos en Costa Rica. 🍄💚
December 18, 2024 at 9:39 PM
Llegó la cuenta que ama hablar de hongos y su conservación 🍄❤️
December 18, 2024 at 9:18 PM