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Håvard Kauserud¹, Leif Christian Stige, Jon Olav Vik

¹Microbial Evolution Research Group and Centre for Ecological and Evolutionary Synthesis, Department of Biology, University of Oslo, P.O. Box 1066 Blindern, NO-0316 Oslo, Norway.

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Mushroom fruiting seasons are changing. Since 1980, autumnal mushroom fruiting in Norway has been delayed by nearly 13 days on average, impacting different species uniquely due to climate change.

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Area of Science:

Mycology
Phenology
Climate Change Biology

Background:

Fungal fruiting bodies are crucial for species propagation.
The phenology of mushroom fruiting is not well understood.
Mushroom picking is a popular activity with economic implications.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze shifts in autumnal mushroom fruiting dates in Norway from 1940-2006.
To investigate the relationship between climate variables and fruiting phenology.
To understand the impact of climate change on fungal life cycles.

Main Methods:

Analysis of approximately 34,500 dated herbarium records.
Statistical analysis of fruiting date changes over time (1940-2006).
Correlation analysis with monthly precipitation and temperature data.

Main Results:

A significant average delay of 12.9 days in autumnal mushroom fruiting since 1980.
Differential delays observed among species, with early fruiters showing stronger delays.
Geographic variations in fruiting times, with earlier fruiting in northern/continental Norway.
Evidence linking increased autumn/winter temperatures to delayed fruiting.

Conclusions:

Recent changes in mushroom phenology align with global climate change.
Extended growing seasons due to climate change are likely driving these phenological shifts.
Phenological changes are expected to persist under current climate change scenarios.