Rapid and recent changes in fungal fruiting patterns

Gange, A. C.; Gange, E.G.; Sparks, T. H.; Boddy, L.. 2007 Rapid and recent changes in fungal fruiting patterns. Science, 316 (5821). 71. 10.1126/science.1137489

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Abstract/Summary

Information on responses of higher organisms to climate change is dominated by events in spring. Far less is known about autumnal events and virtually nothing about communities of microorganisms. We analyzed autumnal fruiting patterns of macrofungi over the past 56 years and found that average first fruiting date of 315 species is earlier, while last fruiting date is later. Fruiting of mycorrhizal species that associate with both deciduous and coniferous trees is delayed in deciduous, but not in coniferous, forests. Many species are now fruiting twice a year, indicating increased mycelial activity and possibly greater decay rates in ecosystems.

Item Type:	Publication - Article
Digital Object Identifier (DOI):	10.1126/science.1137489
Programmes:	CEH Programmes pre-2009 publications > Biodiversity
UKCEH and CEH Sections/Science Areas:	Pywell
Additional Keywords:	fruiting patterns, fungi, climate change, mycorrhiza
NORA Subject Terms:	Biology and Microbiology
Date made live:	11 Dec 2007 17:05 +0 (UTC)
URI:	https://nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/1456

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