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.

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

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 ...

Arbuscular mycorrhiza articles from across Nature Portfolio Arbuscular mycorrhiza is the most common form of symbiotic association between a fungus and the roots of a vascular plant. The fungal ...

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