Mushlabs Blog Let's talk about Fungi!

We learn that plants are pollinated by bees: pollen enters the ovum and a seed is formed. Lesson plans cover the “birds and the bees” but what about fungal reproduction? It seems to be glossed over all together. In fact, the entire fungal kingdom just seems to be an afterthought. Fungi exist on their own branch on the tree of life. Deceivingly part of “plant-based-diets” and sitting next to fruits and veggies in the produce section — mushrooms are not plants.