Microscopic Fungi Enhance Soil Carbon Storage in Newly Formed Arctic Landscapes, Study Finds

Recent study by researchers at Queen Mary University of London reveals how microscopic fungi enhance soil carbon storage in newly formed landscapes resulting from the shrinking of Arctic glaciers. The colonization of microorganisms in exposed areas plays a crucial role in soil formation, offering significant carbon stores under specific conditions. Dr. James Bradley’s team’s findings, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, shed light on the complex processes involved in post-glacial soil formation in Arctic regions.