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Nature's Underground Internet:MUSHROOMS

INTRODUCTION  When we imagine a mushroom,chances are that a simple picture of a white button mushroom on a pizza or those strange toadstools that grow in our backyard overnight pops up in our minds. But the interesting and surprising truth that we miss is that the just fruiting bodies,the visible tips of a much larger and complex organism.  Below the soil,which is not seen by most of us,lies a fascinating biological system which is changing the perception of life on Earth among scientists.  This hidden network which is built from the fine threads of fungi is known as mycelium that acts like an underground internet as it connects trees and plants in a web of life.  This network is so remarkable that scientists have assigned it a nickname "Wood Wide Web". In this blog post, let's explore how fungi form partnerships with plants, how trees “talk” to each other through fungal highways, and why understanding this secret can help us in so...

The Harmonious Bond b/w Human beings and Nature

INTRODUCTION  For human beings,the natural world has always been a source of fascination and inspiration. Our planet Earth is a home to an incredible array of ecosystems that is from the majestic mountains to the deepest of oceans,each withholding their own beauty and wonders. As we go through our daily life,it is essential to realize that we are not separated from nature but are an integral part of it. The reality speaks clearly and loudly that humans and nature are intertwined in a delicate system of symbiosis. A German biologist Heinrich Anton de Bary in 1879 coined the term symbiosis which means the close and often long-term relationships between different biological species. These relationships can take many forms such as: ●Mutualistic Associations: In this association, both the biological species gain benefit from the symbiotic relationship. ●Commensalism Associations:  In this association, one specie is gains the benefit and the other remains unaffected. ●Pa...