Myco-Engineering Systems: Harnessing Fungal Networks for Carbon Sequestration and Sustainable Ecosystem Restoration

Year : 2026 | Volume : 16 | 02 | Page :
    By

    David Sunday,

  1. Independent Researcher, AI & Governance Specialist, Oyo State, Nigeria

Abstract

Fungal organisms play a foundational role in global ecosystem stability, particularly through their contributions to nutrient cycling, soil regeneration, and carbon sequestration. Recent scientific advances have highlighted the potential of fungal mycelial networks as natural bioengineered systems capable of supporting sustainable environmental restoration. This paper introduces the concept of Myco-Engineering Systems, an interdisciplinary framework that integrates fungal biology, environmental science, and artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance carbon capture and ecosystem rehabilitation strategies. The study conceptualizes fungal mycelium as a distributed biological infrastructure capable of storing carbon, improving soil fertility, and facilitating plant–microbe symbiosis. By combining ecological modeling with AI-based environmental analysis, the framework explores how fungal networks can be optimized for large-scale carbon sequestration and land restoration projects. Machine learning models are proposed to analyze fungal growth patterns, soil composition data, and climate variables to predict optimal conditions for fungal expansion and carbon storage efficiency. The paper further examines the application of myco-engineering in degraded ecosystems, agricultural land recovery, and climate change mitigation strategies. Emphasis is placed on low-cost, scalable implementation approaches suitable for both industrial and rural environments. Ethical and ecological considerations, including biodiversity balance and ecosystem interference risks, are also discussed. Findings from the conceptual analysis suggest that fungal-based ecological engineering offers a highly efficient and sustainable pathway for carbon management and environmental restoration. However, challenges such as biological variability, data limitations, and integration with existing environmental systems must be addressed. This study contributes to the emerging field of bio-integrated environmental engineering by positioning fungal networks as natural infrastructure for climate resilience and ecological sustainability.

Keywords: Myco-engineering; Fungal Networks; Mycelium; Carbon Sequestration; Ecosystem Restoration; Artificial Intelligence; Soil Ecology; Climate Change; Biomaterials; Sustainable Agriculture

How to cite this article:
David Sunday. Myco-Engineering Systems: Harnessing Fungal Networks for Carbon Sequestration and Sustainable Ecosystem Restoration. Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences. 2026; 16(02):-.
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Ahead of Print Subscription Original Research
Volume 16
02
Received 18/04/2026
Accepted 14/05/2026
Published 14/05/2026
Publication Time 26 Days
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