The study looked at how different types of fungi in the soil change as tropical forests grow back after being disturbed. By studying tree data and fungal DNA, the researchers found that the types of trees and fungi in the forest are closely linked. Factors like how old the forest is, the soil conditions, and the climate all affect the diversity and types of trees and fungi present. In younger forests, there is more variation in the types of fungi present, while older forests have a more consistent set of fungi that are well-suited to the environment. This research gives us new insights into how fungal communities change as tropical forests grow back.