Why relying on familiar plant disease names can result in the wrong diagnosis — and the wrong control strategy.

Scientists at McMaster University have uncovered new evidence that the fungus causing white-nose syndrome, a deadly disease ...

Researchers working with dried fungal specimens stored at Australia’s National Herbarium of Victoria have identified two new ...

We’re a couple of weeks into spring and already we’re seeing the comforting signs of the natural world bursting into life.

Integrated Pest Management, or IPM, is a holistic approach gardeners can use to reduce pesticides when managing insects, ...

When a plant isn’t doing well in the garden, it can feel a bit like dealing with a sick pet or young child. They can’t tell you what is wrong — but that doesn’t stop you from wanting to help them get ...

Explore the fascinating world of meat alternatives as we compare plant-based and fungi-based meat substitutes. Learn how scientists use innovative food technology to tackle texture, flavor, and ...

Q: Our azaleas have been flowering for a few weeks but the leaves are loaded with dark spots. What are they and how can they be controlled in the future? A: Fungal leaf spots have formed on your ...

Mycologists cultivated fungi they found in post-wildfire landscapes to understand the evolutionary traits behind their ability to thrive in the wake of flames The fire-loving fungus Geopyxis, seen ...

Plants roots are equipped with molecular alarm systems that detect invading microbes and trigger immune responses. Yet beneficial soil fungi routinely enter living root cells and establish close ...

Georgia Moloney received support from the University of Adelaide (now Adelaide University) and CMA CGM for this study. The sponsors had no role in the study design, data collection, analysis, or ...