Scientists have discovered that beneficial root-dwelling fungi boost plant resilience to disease by remodeling the plant cell ...

Researchers have demonstrated that unique fungi strengthen the 'immune systems' of wheat and bean plants against aphids. Fungi enter and influence the amount of a plant's own defenses, resulting in ...

Scientists have created plants whose cells and tissues 'blush' with beetroot pigments when they are colonized by fungi that help them take up nutrients from the soil. This is the first time this vital ...

Entomopathogenic fungi (EPF) represent a unique group of microorganisms that naturally infect and kill insects, while also forming beneficial associations with plants. Traditionally utilised as ...

Researchers at the Salk Institute think they’ve found a way to reduce the need for fertilizer in our farm fields. KPBS sci-tech reporter Thomas Fudge has more on what a fungus does for plant nutrition ...

Mycorrhizal fungi grow on and around plant roots and form a symbiotic relationship with plants, transporting nutrients and ...

Mold and diseases caused by fungi can greatly impact the shelf life of fruit and vegetables. However, some fungi benefit their hosts by aiding plant survival. Colletotrichum tofieldiae (Ct) is a root ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. The “State of the World’s Plants and Fungi 2020” report, released this week, was born of the collaborative effort of 200 scientists from 42 ...

Plant and fungus systematics and taxonomy constitute foundational disciplines that underpin our understanding of biodiversity. Historically grounded in morphological and anatomical studies, these ...

Maybe it’s all coincidence. Maybe it’s the mild and damp air at this time of year. Maybe it’s just part of the newfound interest in the subject of mycology. But whatever the reason, recently there ...

New research shows how melatonin supports plant growth, stress recovery, and roots, with soil microbes adding powerful ...