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

A team co-led by a Purdue University researcher has found that groups of fungi influence global tree species in distinct ways ...

Mycorrhizal fungi are vital to ecosystems around the world, but remain largely understudied, especially in arid regions. They ...

Mycorrhizal fungi form one of the most widespread and ancient symbiotic associations with land plants, underpinning critical ecosystem functions. Through intricate mutualistic relationships, these ...

Over three billion people currently suffer from micronutrient deficiencies, despite apparent caloric sufficiency in food production. This phenomenon, commonly termed "hidden hunger", is attributed to ...

Plants aren’t silent. From sending chemical alerts to calling for insect backup, they’re surprisingly social. Here’s how they ...

Two life forms living together helped spark the evolution of all complex life. By learning to appreciate this process more ...

‘A lack of available nutrients can mean that your flowers may fail to open properly or drop quickly,’ explains gardener, ...