A new study suggests that growing bush basil near bean plants could offer a cost-effective, natural (and tasty!) alternative ...

Scientists mapped underground fungal networks, revealing vital ecosystems that store carbon and support life - yet remain unprotected.

Mycorrhizal fungi play an essential role in climate regulation and ecosystem health, and researchers have used A.I. to ...

A new study shows that adding fungi to wheat crops boosts zinc levels and improves nutrient absorption, offering a natural ...

FERN’s Friday Feed is taking a break this week, but we still wanted to make a few reading recommendations – and let you know about a cool event we were part of. Last week, FERN’s ...

Modeled after its facilities abroad, one of Central Kentucky’s biggest employers is adding a manufacturing center to its ...

A new approach to farming is taking root at Clemson University, and it’s changing the way researchers think about growing food.

The spotted lanternfly, an invasive pest from East Asia, threatens Connecticut vineyards by draining nutrients from ...

A new study from the University of Cambridge reveals cattle farming causes far greater biodiversity loss than previously ...

In recent years, the field of endophytic fungi has gained substantial attention for its pivotal role in plant ecosystems.

Wild polyploid strawberries hold clues to how plants evolve and adapt to harsh environments. In this study, scientists sequenced the genomes of two ...

A new global atlas of underground fungi suggests that some surprising biodiversity hot spots lie hidden beneath our feet.