What natural predators of these fungal spores are we intentionally or unintentionally killing off that kept it in check prior to these events? Mycoparasitic yeast? Perhaps GMO crops that resist fungus and thus no longer release plant protection compounds in response to fungus?
What natural predators of these fungal spores are we intentionally or unintentionally killing off that kept it in check prior to these events? Mycoparasitic yeast? Perhaps GMO crops that resist fungus and thus no longer release plant protection compounds in response to fungus?
Probably heat. They're evolving to handle heat better.
Decent story but clickbaity headline.
other interesting coverage
* https://www.science.org/content/article/climate-change-may-b...
* https://www.usatoday.com/story/weather/2026/03/30/fungal-sto...
* https://thehill.com/homenews/5666816-superbug-hits-27-states...