Relationships between macro-fungal dark diversity and habitat parameters using LiDAR

Despite the important role of fungi for ecosystems, relatively little is known about factors underlying dynamics their diversity. Moreover, studies do not typically consider dark diversity: species absent from an otherwise suitable site. Here, we examined potential drivers local fungal diversity in temperate woodland and open habitats using LiDAR in-situ field measurements, combined with a systematically collected geographically comprehensive macro-fungi plant data set. For first time, also estimated pools by considering both co-occurrences. The most variables explaining were amplitude echo ratio, which represent vegetation structure. These results suggest that highest production forests like plantations lowest more woody vegetation. Plant richness was strongest explanatory factor overall negatively correlated Soil fertility showed positive relationship habitats. findings indicate areas high human impact (typically low soil fertility). Overall, this study brings novel insights into patterns, suggesting multitude related to act simultaneously determine