27 August 2025
7 min watch
What is mycorrhizal fungi?
Hidden beneath your feet, meet the fungi living within plant roots, and how Kew is studying these incredible species.

We all know that plants need soil to survive, but did you know that there's more going on beneath your feet than dirt and worms?
Join Kew scientist Ella as she digs into the secrets of mycorrhizal fungi, how Kew investigates these crucial species and what role they play in the carbon cycle and climate change.
Discover more about the important of mycorrhiza in Kew's new Carbon Garden.