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 ...

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

Why are mycorrhizae important? Learn to nurture the ancient, symbiotic relationship between mycorrhizal fungi and plants’ roots for healthier soil and increased garden harvests.

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

Another group is called Ectomycorrhizae, making up approximately 10% of the plants. This encompasses the woody species such as oak, pine and hazelnut. When planting a garden or creating landscapes, ...

Mycorrhizal fungi, vital yet largely unexplored, form symbiotic relationships with plants, supporting ecosystems globally. However, up to 83% remain unidentified. Reforestation and agriculture ...

When added to plants, these two sources of fungi produced mycorrhizae 72% of the time. Tested commercial products produced mycorrhizae 12% of the time. Products that didn’t produce mycorrhizae ...

Every year, plants move 3.58 gigatons of carbon to mycorrhizal fungi, their underground partners — enough, in fact, that if it were ice, it would cover 112 million NHL hockey rinks. However, a ...

All mycorrhizal fungi mine soil nutrients and provide them to trees in exchange for carbohydrates from the trees' ...

Scientists use small peptides to enhance symbiosis between plants and fungi, offering a sustainable alternative to artificial fertilizers. Plant biologists discover new plant molecule, CLE16, as ...