Understanding the origin of the building block of all animal and plant life may lead to more insights about life on Earth and ...

Invasives have largely wiped out the American chestnut and elm, caused “hell” with the beech, and are now wreaking havoc on ...

Trees forming partnerships with two different types of mycorrhizal fungi can better withstand drought and nutrient scarcity.

Scientists at the Missouri Botanical Garden are preserving diverse plant species. And, how micronutrients could help address world hunger.

When trees and soil fungi form close associations with each other, both partners benefit. Many tree species have further ...

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Before Homo sapiens arrived, Europe's forests were not dense and dark but shaped by open and light-rich woodland landscapes.

A team of researchers investigated a sequence of coastal dunes of different ages (from 0-700,000 years old) in Cooloola National Park near Rainbow Beach to understand how soil microorganisms coped ...

This edition of Scrub Hub consults with a foraging expert on the best plants to find -- and eat -- in Indiana during the ...

Most plants form symbiotic relationships in their roots with microscopic fungi. These partnerships are known as mycorrhizal symbiosis.

The ecosystem needs our help and that of our animal friends. Jump in to read about 9 animals that are types of decomposers!

Stevenson’s work focuses on mycoremediation, a technique that uses fungi to rehabilitate polluted land. Mycoremediation ...