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Fungi Allow Trees to Talk to Each Other Mycorrhizal fungi have a symbiotic relationship with host trees and plants. The fungi interact with the plant’s roots and provide nutrients, getting simple sugars in return. But, the fungi’s mycelial network also facilitates the sharing of nutrients and information between plants and trees of different species. The vast networks of mycelium allow trees to share nutrients and warn each other about droughts, pests and diseases.