Hidden soil allies – fungi that help plants face drought
Published on November 17, 2025
Climate change makes droughts more frequent and intense, threatening the food we grow and eat every day. Luckily, plants have invisible allies under the soil – tiny fungi called mycorrhizae that help them survive in tough times. Irati Ijurco Gonzalez.
First published on Thu, 06 Nov 2025 as Hidden soil allies – fungi that help plants face drought. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn website. Copyright 2025