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Nature's Trade: Fungi and Plants Optimize Resource Exchange

8/26/2025

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Toby Kiers researches mycorrhizae, fungi that facilitate resource exchange with plants, highlighting complex economic behaviors in nature.
Studies indicate that both plants and fungi react to supply and demand, with fungi optimizing resource management.
Kiers points out the decentralized decision-making in these systems, differing from human economic models.
Her research suggests possible applications for artificial intelligence, drawing inspiration from natural trade networks.

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Story summary

Toby Kiers researches mycorrhizae, fungi that facilitate resource exchange with plants, highlighting complex economic behaviors in nature.
Studies indicate that both plants and fungi react to supply and demand, with fungi optimizing resource management.
Kiers points out the decentralized decision-making in these systems, differing from human economic models.
Her research suggests possible applications for artificial intelligence, drawing inspiration from natural trade networks.