For 450 million years, plants and soil fungi have been trading partners. The fungi weave through plant roots, delivering ...

In nature, plant roots are always colonized by fungi. This interaction can be either mutualistic, benefiting both the plant and the fungus, or pathogenic, where the fungus harms the host plant. A ...

When a maize plant is attacked by the fungus Ustilago maydis, tumor-like tissue growths occur at the site of infection. How the pathogen causes this response in its host has long been unknown. But a ...

Their control is now one of my most frequently asked questions, Don Kinzler writes, which also indicates their control isn’t ...

In lab experiments, the yellow flag iris and a root fungus worked together as a natural strategy to remove forever chemicals from water. Wetlands act as nature’s kidneys: They trap sediments, absorb ...

BECAUSE OF GOOD drainage and aeration, highly organic potting mixes are the media of choice for most houseplants. On the downside, they also are the choice of fungus gnats for breeding. If you have ...

Researchers have identified two fungal enzymes that hijack the immune system of plants, playing a critical role in the colonization of plant roots. These findings open new avenues for interventions in ...