How trees secretly talk to each other
Trees are talking and sharing resources right under your feet, using a fungal network nicknamed the Wood Wide Web. CrowdScience presenter Marnie Chesterton reveals how plants use the system to support their offspring, while others hijack the network to sabotage their rivals.
Produced by Jennifer Green
Voiced by Marnie Chesterton
Animation by Jules Bartl
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