| Author | Fox, R.T.V. |
| Year | 2006 |
| Title | Fungal foes in your garden no 62: Fairy Ring Mushrooms |
| Type | Column |
| Source | Mycologist Vol 20 (1): 36-37. |
| Review (by Malcolm Storey) | Over 50 spp of fungi can cause fairy rings in grassland. These can survive for 100-150 (or even 500) years. The mechanism is explained: nitrogen released during fungal metabolism stimulates grass growth, c. 50% depletion of organic carbon inside the ring. Control measures for misguided gardeners who wish to control these organisms are described. |
| Notes & Purpose | Status | Taxon | English | Classification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current | Agaricus campestris | Field Mushroom | Fungi: Agaricales: Agaricaceae | |
| Current | Lycoperdon | puffballs | Fungi: Agaricales: Agaricaceae | |
| Current | Marasmius oreades | Fairy Ring Champignon | Fungi: Agaricales: Marasmiaceae |
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