Trees rely on a network of fungal friends for good health. Mycorrhizal (from the Greek “myco” fungus, and “rhizae” root) fungi occur naturally, and help trees in many ways. The fungi help the trees ...

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NEW YORK - Fungi are so prominent they have their own kingdom, just like plants and animals. Kingdom fungi includes mold, yeasts and mushrooms. While on the path to a more sustainable future, ...

Researchers in Brazil found that small amounts of Amazonian dark earth (ADE) significantly increased the early growth of two native tree species on degraded land, with pink trumpet trees growing up to ...

Worm compost and fungi boost growth The team enriched the simulated lunar soil with vermicompost from red wiggler worms, which can process mission waste into nutrient-rich material. They also coated ...

Researchers have found key differences that explain why some species of fungi can grow successfully through tiny gaps, whereas other fungi -- typically those with faster growth rates -- cannot squeeze ...

Mold growth on surfaces indicates that moisture is, or has been, present in an indoor environment. Direct microscopic examination (by a mycologist) is the primary method to determine whether mold or ...

Engineers and plant pathologists have developed a way to engineer a protein that blocks fungi from breaking down cell walls, as well as a way to produce this protein in quantity for external ...