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How do symbioses between plants and fungi develop? How do plants decide whether or not to enter into a partnership with fungi ...
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, ...
Every year, plants move 3.58 gigatons of carbon to mycorrhizal fungi, their underground partners—enough, in fact, that if it were ice, it would cover 112 million NHL hockey rinks. However, a ...
Warm weather often means the emergence of pests —even on our houseplants. Summer is a crucial time to examine your indoor ...
Septoria Leaf Spot and early blight can cause black spots on tomato plant leaves. Learn the cause of these fungal diseases, how to treat them, and how to prevent black spots on tomato leaves.
Root microbiomes contain microbes that help plants survive times of stress and may potentially improve crop yields in ...
One of the most recognizable summer garden problems is powdery mildew, a fungal disease that affects a wide range of plants.
These bright yellow sticky traps work like fungus gnat magnets. The adults can't resist flying straight into them and getting ...
A new study tracks the proliferation of fungal pathogens among various climate change scenarios—and it’s not good news.
As temperatures continue to sizzle across the UK, your plants may be in for an unpleasant sauna. Luckily, an expert explains ...