Here's why decomposed trees look the way they do! 🪵

In this video, Dimitrios Floudas, a researcher and principal investigator at BECC (Biodiversity and Ecosystem services in a Changing Climate) whose research primarily focuses on how mushroom-forming fungi break down organic matter produced by other organisms, explains!

According to Dimitrios, when a tree decomposes and there's a lot of lignin left, the wood breaks down into smaller cubicle parts that are easy to spot if you peel off the bark. 👀

This is known as brown rot and it's a natural process that occurs when lignin breaks down in wood. 👈

So, the next time you're exploring the great outdoors, keep an eye out for the unique look of brown rot in decomposed trees!

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

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