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 ...

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

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

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

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

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

Analysis - If you walk through a forest and look down, you might think you're stepping on dead leaves, twigs and soil. In reality, you're walking over a vast underground patchwork of fungal filaments, ...

Root microbiomes contain microbes that help plants survive times of stress and may potentially improve crop yields in ...

Norfolk’s most widespread and commonly encountered species is the bee orchid. They can ‘suddenly’ appear in garden lawns or ...

For a long time, the soil was the domain of chemistry and physics. This only changed forty years ago. Today, the soil has ...