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"The knowledge that we gain and the importance of international relationships in science is critical. And COVID proved that." ...
A team of plant scientists has made a significant breakthrough in understanding how potato plants defend themselves against Spongospora subterranea f. sp. subterranea (Sss)—the soilborne pathogen that ...
Fungal communities hidden underground support 80 percent of land plants around the world and store 13 billion tons of carbon ...
A new global atlas of underground fungi suggests that some surprising biodiversity hot spots lie hidden beneath our feet.
Mix equal parts water and apple cider vinegar in a small jar, add a few drops of dish soap, and place it near affected plants. The vinegar's fermented smell attracts the flies, while the soap ensures ...
New research in Plants, People, Planet indicates that bread wheat's micronutrient content can be increased by cultivating it ...
Mycorrhizal fungi are a vital part of ecosystems around the world — including to climate-threatened saguaros here in the ...
You've likely heard of huitlacoche and wondered what it is, where it comes from, and how it is used. Well, keep reading, ...
First, craft the hoe tool, which allows you to turn dirt blocks into farmland. You can then place most types of crops in the ...
This fungus is especially common on tomato plants but is found on many species. Plants are infected from the bottom up, so ...
A mysterious world of colourful toadstools, ghostly mushrooms and bizarre white "cages" has emerged from the gloom.
Researchers found that trees in Wisconsin that had become hosts to the eye-catching species hosted only half the fungal ...