As we all know, fungi are the ultimate overachievers of the plant world. They grow faster than a teenager's hair in a bad hair day, and their spores are like tiny little landmines just waiting to blow their way into your sinuses.
But have you ever stopped to think about the actual rates at which these fungal growth rates occur? I mean, it's not just a matter of "oh, they're growing, aren't they?" No, no, no. We need to get down to brass tacks here.
We'll be using the venerable "Fungi Formula" to calculate the growth rate of our beloved fungal friends:
In this chapter, we'll be exploring the real-life implications of fungal growth rates on, say, a nice afternoon walk in the park.
But wait, there's more! What about the dark underbelly of fungal growth rates? The part where they start to consume your favorite shoes? Ah, yes.