Guest A/D Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 http://schaechter.asmblog.org/schaechter/2013/08/mycorrhizal-fungi-the-worlds-biggest-drinking-straws-and-largest-unseen-communication-system.html?utm_source=Agro.biodiver.se+subscribers&utm_campaign=dffdf604d11-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_949cf01306-dffdf604d1-44963957 Basically, mycorrhizae are tiny tendrils of fungus that connect a huge amount of plant life and allow them to communicate. Plants can learn immune responses to aphids, for example, from plants far away who have dealt with them. Scientists estimate there exist between 1.5 and 4 TONS of mycorrhizae per human on the earth. This is the coolest fucking thing I've read in a long time. I'm in love with mycorrhizae. Planternet for most IDM 2014. Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/80499-plants-communicate-through-enormous-fungal-network/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Atom Dowry Firth Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 So basically plants are kind of like Jedi? Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/80499-plants-communicate-through-enormous-fungal-network/#findComment-2061763 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soloman Tump Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 That is fucking cool. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide Soloman Tump's signature Hide all signatures https://intrusivesignals.blogspot.com/ Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/80499-plants-communicate-through-enormous-fungal-network/#findComment-2061768 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambermonk Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 Plants were ahead of us all this time then?(fights the urge to don aluminum foil hat) Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide ambermonk's signature Hide all signatures On 10/21/2015 at 9:51 AM, peace 7 said: To keep it real and analog, I'm gonna start posting to WATMM by writing my posts in fountain pen on hemp paper, putting them in bottles, and throwing them into the ocean. On 11/5/2013 at 7:51 PM, Sean Ae said: you have to watch those silent people, always trying to trick you with their silence Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/80499-plants-communicate-through-enormous-fungal-network/#findComment-2061773 Share on other sites More sharing options...
xeQYcJWNBz Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 On 9/12/2013 at 6:32 PM, ambermonk said: Plants were ahead of us all this time then? (fights the urge to don aluminum foil hat) They come from the ground. Put the foil hats on your feet. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/80499-plants-communicate-through-enormous-fungal-network/#findComment-2061777 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest skibby Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 On 9/12/2013 at 6:25 PM, Timothy Forward said: So basically plants are kind of like Jedi? no more than you and i are jedi because of the internets Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/80499-plants-communicate-through-enormous-fungal-network/#findComment-2061780 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Atom Dowry Firth Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 The world is at our tendril-tips Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/80499-plants-communicate-through-enormous-fungal-network/#findComment-2061794 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Mughnus Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 that's AWESOME! Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide Hugh Mughnus's signature Hide all signatures On 1/19/2020 at 5:27 PM, Richie Sombrero said: Nah, you're a wee child who can't wait for official release. Embarrassing. Shove your privilege. On 9/2/2014 at 12:37 AM, Ivan Ooze said: don't be a cockroach prolapsing nun bulkV Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/80499-plants-communicate-through-enormous-fungal-network/#findComment-2061797 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest skibby Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/80499-plants-communicate-through-enormous-fungal-network/#findComment-2061803 Share on other sites More sharing options...
olo Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 (edited) M. Night Shyamalan was fucking right. I didnt realize The Happening was a fucking documentary. must rewatch Edited September 12, 2013 by olo Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide olo's signature Hide all signatures Thanks user487363530. And user4873635301. Now 48736353001. Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/80499-plants-communicate-through-enormous-fungal-network/#findComment-2061811 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Araungzeb Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 Sorry nature, sounds like a bad ripoff of Avatar. I though James Cameron was supposed to be the one who ripped these ideas off from other people? Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/80499-plants-communicate-through-enormous-fungal-network/#findComment-2061819 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fiznuthian Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 To anyone here interested in growing plants, mycorrhizal inoculants are awesome for for growing. Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/80499-plants-communicate-through-enormous-fungal-network/#findComment-2061821 Share on other sites More sharing options...
goDel Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 Plants? No they're the alien lifeforms we all have been hoping for. No humanoids, but tiny tendrils of fungus. The emerging networks covering the planet far exceeding the complexity and intelligence of a human brain. also, lol Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/80499-plants-communicate-through-enormous-fungal-network/#findComment-2061830 Share on other sites More sharing options...
spratters Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 So when I cut the grass, the grass I am coming up to cut is in fear as it knows what is going to happen? Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide spratters's signature Hide all signatures Jet fuel can't melt dank memes Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/80499-plants-communicate-through-enormous-fungal-network/#findComment-2061884 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Frankie5fingers Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 sounds like the beginning of the Zerg to me. Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/80499-plants-communicate-through-enormous-fungal-network/#findComment-2061889 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Mughnus Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 On 9/12/2013 at 10:15 PM, Frankie5fingers said: sounds like the beginning of the Zerg to me. mods please add hydralisk emoticon. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide Hugh Mughnus's signature Hide all signatures On 1/19/2020 at 5:27 PM, Richie Sombrero said: Nah, you're a wee child who can't wait for official release. Embarrassing. Shove your privilege. On 9/2/2014 at 12:37 AM, Ivan Ooze said: don't be a cockroach prolapsing nun bulkV Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/80499-plants-communicate-through-enormous-fungal-network/#findComment-2061911 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plarkreluke Banloboh Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 On 9/12/2013 at 8:01 PM, goDel said: Plants? No they're the alien lifeforms we all have been hoping for. No humanoids, but tiny tendrils of fungus. The emerging networks covering the planet far exceeding the complexity and intelligence of a human brain. also, lol Mushroom spores can exist for thousands, maybe millions of years in space and then germinate once reaching soil. Just sayin'. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/80499-plants-communicate-through-enormous-fungal-network/#findComment-2061952 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capsaicin Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 Awesome. Some parasitic plants also incorporate mycorrhizal symbiosis to connect to the vascular tissue of their host/parent. This stuff is pretty much exactly what I'm aiming to study and research in a couple/few years. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/80499-plants-communicate-through-enormous-fungal-network/#findComment-2061953 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest A/D Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 (edited) On 9/13/2013 at 1:11 AM, Capsaicin said: Awesome. Some parasitic plants also incorporate mycorrhizal symbiosis to connect to the vascular tissue of their host/parent. This stuff is pretty much exactly what I'm aiming to study and research in a couple/few years. I would love to read more about that. That sounds crazy. Trojans! As my girlfriend said, the parallels between our own internet are interesting, but theirs is far more advanced! In what capacity will you be studying this stuff? That sounds amazing. Edited September 13, 2013 by A/D Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/80499-plants-communicate-through-enormous-fungal-network/#findComment-2061988 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivy Zemura yvI oo ii oo Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 As wabby said apparently some types of fungal spores are perfectly fit for maintaining stability in harsh extraplanetary conditions. No evolutionary process on earth could create these qualities They're so fucking aliens Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/80499-plants-communicate-through-enormous-fungal-network/#findComment-2061991 Share on other sites More sharing options...
goDel Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 Yes, we're onto something. I'm sure they built those pyramids as well. No man could think of building giant triangular tombs, so it had to be the fungi controlling the minds of Egyptians. And it also explains why those pyramids have been built all over the world. It's a global network of fungi. Duh Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/80499-plants-communicate-through-enormous-fungal-network/#findComment-2062076 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capsaicin Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 On 9/13/2013 at 2:25 AM, A/D said: On 9/13/2013 at 1:11 AM, Capsaicin said: Awesome. Some parasitic plants also incorporate mycorrhizal symbiosis to connect to the vascular tissue of their host/parent. This stuff is pretty much exactly what I'm aiming to study and research in a couple/few years. I would love to read more about that. That sounds crazy. Trojans! As my girlfriend said, the parallels between our own internet are interesting, but theirs is far more advanced! In what capacity will you be studying this stuff? That sounds amazing. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arbuscular_mycorrhiza I'm hoping to do some research with my college or something. I'm aiming to focus on fungal plant pathogens, and probably ways to prevent or cure such related diseases. Probably a bunch of crop stuff regarding wheat or something. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/80499-plants-communicate-through-enormous-fungal-network/#findComment-2062101 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soloman Tump Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 Idm as fuck. Also, could Swamp Thing be the missing link? Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide Soloman Tump's signature Hide all signatures https://intrusivesignals.blogspot.com/ Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/80499-plants-communicate-through-enormous-fungal-network/#findComment-2062105 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LimpyLoo Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 Fungalnet for most IDM 2014-2040 Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/80499-plants-communicate-through-enormous-fungal-network/#findComment-2062107 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadameChaos Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 pretty deep http://www.theguardian.com/notesandqueries/query/0,,-83446,00.html Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide all signatures Reveal hidden contents Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/80499-plants-communicate-through-enormous-fungal-network/#findComment-2062124 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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