Since time immemorial, plants and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi have coexisted in a mutually beneficial relationship. The fungi colonize plant roots and help them absorb nutrients. In return, plants ...

SAN DIEGO — New research shows a relationship is sprouting between plant roots and soil fungi. This could lead to the elimination of harsh chemicals making their way into our environment and healthier ...

Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster confidence in and inspire DIY enthusiasts at all skill levels. Becca attended Southern Connecticut State University, where she studied ...

There’s no shortage of products designed to grow beneficial fungi that will help your crops or garden. Whether they actually do that, though, is a different matter. A burgeoning billion-dollar ...

Researchers at the Salk Institute think they’ve found a way to reduce the need for fertilizer in our farm fields. KPBS sci-tech reporter Thomas Fudge has more on what a fungus does for plant nutrition ...

Liz Koziol works with the world’s largest collection of a category of soil fungus that benefits many plant species, the International Collection of Vesicular Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi. She and ...

Industrial farming practices often deplete the soil of important nutrients and minerals, leaving farmers to rely on artificial fertilizers to support plant growth. In fact, fertilizer use has more ...

Adam Frew receives funding from the Australian Research Council and the British Ecological Society. If you’re walking outdoors, chances are something remarkable is happening under your feet. Vast ...