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, ...

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

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

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

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

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

A decomposing human body can release a significant amount of nutrients into the soil, enriching it for plant growth.

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