#root system

"Root systems of shrubs and herbs of the forest floor." The ecological relations of roots. 1919.

It is always heavier than you thought. Words by Margaret Atwood from the poem "November"

Hanging on

Me (Rebien)

Nikki

Lami

Beneath your feet lies a hidden world of mycorrhizal fungi, which form a symbiotic relationship with plant roots 🪴 ♻️

These fungi:

Extend root systems, increasing access to nutrients and water 💧

Increase carbon storage in the soil 💨

Protect plants from diseases and stress 🌞

But here’s the problem❗️Practices like tilling and chemical fertilizers disrupt these fungal networks, weakening the soil ecosystem.

By adopting regenerative practices like no-till farming and reducing chemical inputs, we can protect these vital fungi and support healthier, more resilient soils 💪

some of my favourite microscope images I’ve taken