Mold and fungus do not wait on the sidelines. They move fast, spread faster, and attack when plants sit at their most ...

Farmers and nursery managers often use fungicide is to tackle plant rust disease, but we need to find ways to decrease our reliance on fungicide treatment.

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 ...

For as long as plants have lived on land, fungi have sustained them. Beneath every giant sequoia, every wheat stalk, every black-eyed Susan, hidden webs of filigreed mycelia permeate the plants’ roots ...

Scientists use small peptides to enhance symbiosis between plants and fungi, offering a sustainable alternative to artificial fertilizers. Plant biologists discover new plant molecule, CLE16, as well ...

Mycorrhizal fungi form one of the most widespread and ancient symbiotic associations with land plants, underpinning critical ecosystem functions. Through intricate mutualistic relationships, these ...