El hábitat de los hongos y su vulnerabilidad ante el cambio climático

Abstract

Fungi are organisms that have unique characteristics, which are not observed in plants or animals, which allows them to be classified in their own kingdom. These organisms have a high distribution in nature in water, air, and soil; however, in this work, we will focus on the interaction that exists between fungi and the soil since both factors are key to the proper functioning of ecosystems. Specifically, we address the symbiotic relationship between mycorrhizae and plant roots that occurs through the soil and that actively contribute to biogeochemical cycles; however, Climate Change alters atmospheric conditions and also those of the soil, which in turn disrupts ecological dynamism -which allows these processes to take place-. Likewise, the disturbance of the soil by erosive agents and human activities causes the loss of habitat for millions of organisms that live in its surface layer, and that are essential for the optimal functioning of terrestrial ecosystems.