38: Fungi Sex and How it Differs from Plant Reproduction with Nik Money

Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a ReviewThis week we chat with Nik Money about fungi sex. Nik Money has written many books on fungal growth. I first learned about him while reading Mr. Bloomfield's Orchard: The Mysterious World of Mushrooms, Molds, and Mycologists.  I have been saving this interview for the perfect moment and I am glad to finally have him on to educate such an important and intricate topic.Some topics we cover are:What got Nik into writing about fungaWhy he doesn't approve of the word FungaHow long have we known about fungal reproduction?History on scienceWhy is fungal reproduction important?How is it different from plantsWhat are the stepsHow spores are dispersedHow do animals help in this process?Is there a binary with fungal sex?A deep dive into the fungi reproduction partsDog dick--stinkhorn?Possible research opportunityHow can a mushroom be cooler than the air around it?How can Head and Shoulders relate to fungi?How fungi help the plants during reproductionWeird fungal sex factNik's outlook on humansWhere to find more of Nik Money:WebsiteSUPPORT THE SHOW: Join my Patreon for only $1/month Follow my other social media sites to interact and engage with me:floraandfungapodcast@gmail.comFacebookInstagramTwitterYouTubePatreonHelp support my book and tea buying habit by "Buying me a Book"a twist on buy me a coffeeWhen I reach my goal of $100 I will do a special book giveaway!Theme song :    -Soundotcom called Go Rock    -Take the Lead by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4458-take-the-leadLicense: http://creativecommons.org/I got a new phone number to text in with any questions, comments, or photos!727-477-5974 Support the showText (727) 477-5974 Flora Funga Phone with your questions, comments, concerns, and IDs Flora Funga: Calm & Collected Tincture — Flora Funga PodcastGoFundMEIf you like the podcast please think of donating to Keep the show happening  $keenie19 on Cash AppFollow my other social media sites to interact and engage with me:Email me to be on the podcast or inperson Interview: floraandfungapodcast@gmail.comFacebookInstagramTwitterTikTokYouTubePatreon---------------------------------------------------------------------------Zbiotics: "FLORA10"Drink ZBiotics before drinking alcohol-Alcohol produces acetaldehyde, a byproduct that your next day...