So why are these fungi important to us today? Looking at the California drought heading to the third consecutive year, many farmers from California is facing problems due to lack of water. A recent report from the federal department of Agriculture states that 20 percent decline in California crops and a 35 percent decline in cotton this year. This is not only concerning for the farmers, but as well consumers as there has been a 3 percent increase in fruit cost, and 2 percent increase in vegetables. Greater demands on water with booming population and decline of water use for farmers caused by environmental laws has created even more problems, and increased research on how we can create crops with less water use. Looking at the all the benefits
