Mycorrhizal Carbon Insights

The discussion highlights the scale of mycorrhizal carbon pools, which account for about 1% of the forest carbon sink, translating to 13 gigatons of CO2 equivalents. Despite this significant number, it’s emphasized that mycorrhizae cannot be used to draw down additional CO2 beyond what is already present. Understanding these dynamics is crucial as we strive to decarbonize from global emissions of approximately 50 gigatons per year.