The Mutualist (Russula sp.)
Russula mushrooms are invariably ectomycorrhizal in that they form an intricate and beneficial association with trees. Through a network of strands (mycelia) the fungus facilitates uptake of water and nutrients, particularly nitrogen and phosphorus to the plant host but requires energy (in the form of sugars) in return.
For more information on ectomycorrhizal associations see: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ectomycorrhiza
Photo taken 22 September 2017 .
Mixed deciduous-coniferous forest, Gaspésie, Quebec, Canada
Very basic post processing done in PS Camera Raw.
Camera: Olympus EM5 Mk II
Lens: Meyer Optik Görlitz Oreston 50 mm f1.8 (1960s twin zebra; M42)
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The Mutualist (Russula sp.)
Russula mushrooms are invariably ectomycorrhizal in that they form an intricate and beneficial association with trees. Through a network of strands (mycelia) the fungus facilitates uptake of water and nutrients, particularly nitrogen and phosphorus to the plant host but requires energy (in the form of sugars) in return.
For more information on ectomycorrhizal associations see: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ectomycorrhiza
Photo taken 22 September 2017 .
Mixed deciduous-coniferous forest, Gaspésie, Quebec, Canada
Very basic post processing done in PS Camera Raw.
Camera: Olympus EM5 Mk II
Lens: Meyer Optik Görlitz Oreston 50 mm f1.8 (1960s twin zebra; M42)
P9220596