BioImages: The Virtual Field-Guide (UK)

Gange, A.C., Gange, E.G., Sparks, T.H. & Boddy, L., 2007

Rapid and Recent Changes in Fungal Fruiting Patterns

Analyses the timing of fungal records over a period of more than 50 years. Over this period, the season has more than doubled from 33 days in the 1950's to 75 days in the new millenium, with autumnal fruiting starting earlier and, at least in broadleaved woodland, finishing later. There is also evidence that the mycelium of some autumn species now survives the winter and fruits again in the spring.

The results appear to strongly support climate change.

Malcolm Storey

Taxonomic Scope