According to my quick research, symbiotic fungus doesn't fruit unless the tree is in trouble. That tree seems fine, so then the fungus probably isn't good for the tree

[–] Inconcinnity@lemmy.world 12 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Where on earth are you researching to come to that conclusion? Mushrooms overwhelmingly fruit based on climatic conditions. If the weather is right, they fruit. And it is well established that mycorrhizal fungi are good for the trees and other plants they have symbiotic relationships with, which is why fungal inoculation is becoming increasingly popular. It's also why they are called symbiotic, and not parasitic.

[–] Zoboomafoo@slrpnk.net 1 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

https://www.mnforager.com/post/trees-morels-and-mycorrhizal-relationships

Looks like that's just morels that behave that way

[–] Swallowtail@beehaw.org 3 points 9 months ago (1 children)

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mycorrhiza

I don't think that's true.

[–] Zoboomafoo@slrpnk.net 2 points 9 months ago

I think you're right