This research investigated how bacteria in soil interact with fairy rings – circular patterns of mushroom growth found in grasslands. The study revealed that different types and amounts of bacteria exist in different parts of fairy rings, which affects how nutrients cycle through the soil and how plants grow. This understanding helps explain how fairy rings form and expand over time. Impacts on everyday life: – Helps understand how soil microorganisms influence plant growth and grassland health – Provides insights into natural soil fertility processes that could inform agricultural practices – Advances our understanding of complex ecological relationships in grassland environments – Could help in managing and preserving grassland ecosystems – Demonstrates how microscopic life forms shape visible landscape features