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Read moreFungal dispersal from down-under; how one Australian mammal spreads mycorrhizal spores
The Swamp Wallaby (Wallabia bicolor)
Lecture 18: Multi-cohort stand development
By making spatial and temporal observations, we can begin to see what a forest is, was, and may become.
Read moreSpore release within the Xylariaceae
Thamnomyces chocoënsis. Photo by Danny Newman.
Looking into the fungal dispersal of the Xylariaceae, evolutionary trends are beckoning. The timing of asexual and sexual spore production highlights the importance of reducing competition. From the tropics to the temperate ecosystems of North America, competition shows to be a driving force in the evolution of these saprobic species.
Read moreTree ring and old growth forest characteristics as a function of ecosystem type
I was truly inspired after my experiences hiking in the cloud forests of Costa Rica. My travels, preparation for the upcoming semester, and curiosity about tree rings all coincided this week, which inspired me to put these underlying themes on paper. The goal of this article is to compare old growth forests in temperate vs. neotropical ecosystems and to better understand the interactions of tree growth rings and habitat.
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The pagoda fungus, Podoserpula pusio
Podoserpula pusio var. pusio by Petra Gloyn.
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