This research investigated how soil microorganisms affect the cultivation of morel mushrooms, which are highly valued edible fungi. The study found that certain beneficial bacteria that help with nitrogen processing in soil promote better morel growth, while harmful fungi can reduce yields. This has important implications for improving morel cultivation success. Impacts on everyday life: • Better understanding of how to grow morels could make these expensive mushrooms more widely available and affordable • Insights into beneficial soil microbes could help improve sustainable agriculture practices • Knowledge of harmful fungi could help prevent crop losses in mushroom farming • The findings contribute to more efficient food production systems • Understanding soil ecology helps preserve natural mushroom habitats