“Initially UNITE fulfilled the needs for a small group of researchers with a common interest in Nordic forests. But now it is used by researchers all over the world in a huge range of ecosystems."

Fungi are immensely important to humanity and the planet we live on. They belong to their own kingdom, provide powerful medicines including antibiotics, regulate many processes in soils and also provide society with numerous food and drink staples. However, in spite of their extraordinary impact, scientists are still largely ignorant of the true diversity of fungi on Earth, with estimates ranging from 5-50 million species.

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This article was originally posted by The James Hutton Institute