Fungi Town: Why Fungi Matter

Dive into the past, present and future of nature’s forgotten kingdom with Professor Katie Field from Sheffield University.

As a Professor of Plant-Soil Processes at the University of Sheffield, Katie Fields is an expert on the ancient and vital relationship between plants and fungi. Her research explores how these symbiotic partnerships, known as mycorrhiza, were instrumental in the colonization of land by the first plants over 450 million years ago. She studies how fungi continue to shape our ecosystems, influencing everything from nutrient cycles to global climate. Her talk would likely delve into the history of these interactions and their potential for addressing modern challenges like climate change and food security.

This event is part of Fungi Town, a celebration of all things fungi in Hay-on-Wye.