How Does Fungi Break Down Organic Matter? | A Glimpse At The Decomposition Process
Finding Genius Podcast · Richard Jacobs
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Show Notes
Joining us today to discuss mushroom-forming fungi is Dimitrios Floudas, a researcher and principal investigator at BECC (Biodiversity and Ecosystem services in a Changing Climate). Through his work at BECC, Dimitrios is researching how mushroom-forming fungi break down organic matter produced by other organisms.
While studying at the University of Athens, Dimitrios became very fascinated by fungi – particularly in their diversity and metabolic versatility. Since then, he has studied fungal ecology and function – attempting to understand the evolution and decomposition mechanisms of these complex organisms…
Click play to hear Dimitrios talk about:
- The fundamental questions surrounding fungal biology.
- When fungi break down organic matter, and how it is done.
- The kinds of materials that fungi typically break down.
- The importance of quantifying the composition of fungus.
To learn more about Dimitrios and his research, click here now!
Episode also available on Apple Podcast: http://apple.co/30PvU9C