The term mycorrhiza is derived from the ancient Greek words mykos, meaning “fungus,” and rhiza meaning “root.” Together, the term translates to “fungus root.” Specifically, mycorrhizae are fungi that ...

This relentless tug of war loosened root systems forming air pockets and tearing root tissue. If you had plants which ...

A new study suggests that plants deceive their neighbors using fungi, faking warning signals in order to compete.

If you walk through a forest and look down, you might think you're stepping on dead leaves, twigs and soil. In reality, ...

Key PointsResearch with Western Sydney University is exploring the symbiotic relationship between mycorrhizal fungi and pine ...

Why are mycorrhizae important? Learn to nurture the ancient, symbiotic relationship between mycorrhizal fungi and plants’ roots for healthier soil and increased garden harvests.

New research from Northern Arizona University points to the idea that, under some conditions, plants can "curate" their ...

Corn and soybean inoculants support plant growth and soil nutrient availability and uptake. Learn how inoculants function, ...

Research challenges the idea that carbon exchange between plants and mycorrhizal fungi operates like a market. Instead, the study supports the "Surplus C" hypothesis, indicating carbon transfer is ...

Understanding plant-microbiome dynamics offers insights into stress adaptation, crucial for sustainable agriculture and ...

Two life forms living together helped spark the evolution of all complex life. By learning to appreciate this process more ...

Researchers studied gene expression in plant/mycorrhizae symbioses by analyzing the roots of a model plant colonized by fungi and using a combination of techniques to measure gene activity in ...