How Does Fungi Break Down Organic Matter? | A Glimpse At The Decomposition Process

Joining us today to discuss mushroom-forming fungi is Dimitrios Floudas, a researcher and principal investigator at BECC (Biodiversity and Ecosystem services in a Changing Climate). Through his work at BECC, Dimitrios is researching how mushroom-forming fungi break down organic matter produced by other organisms. 

While studying at the University of Athens, Dimitrios became very fascinated by fungi – particularly in their diversity and metabolic versatility. Since then, he has studied fungal ecology and function – attempting to understand the evolution and decomposition mechanisms of these complex organisms…

Click play to hear Dimitrios talk about:

• The fundamental questions surrounding fungal biology. 
• When fungi break down organic matter, and how it is done. 
• The kinds of materials that fungi typically break down. 
• The importance of quantifying the composition of fungus. 

To learn more about Dimitrios and his research, click here now!

Episode also available on Apple Podcast: http://apple.co/30PvU9C