New research is being carried out to understand how underground fungal networks influence the creation of woodland. As part ...

Underground, intricate networks of soil fungi underpin the functioning of terrestrial ecosystems. Yet despite their global ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Gnats are some of the most annoying flying insects, buzzing around in your face no matter how often you swat them away. And, there are several ...

Researchers found that the fungus Metarhizium robertsii removes mercury from the soil around plant roots, and from fresh and saltwater. The researchers also genetically engineered the fungus to ...

It is the planting season and farmers across the country are busy planting all manner of crops. So you have done the soil testing and are expecting blooming crops on your farm. But there’s more to ...

A type of fungus called Aspergillus latus that's been found in soil or plants has now been identified in a hospital environment and in people for the first time. Researchers sequenced the genomes of ...

If you would like to learn more about the IAEA’s work, sign up for our weekly updates containing our most important news, multimedia and more. Soil erosion, the most common type of land degradation, ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Tomato plants are especially vulnerable to foliar diseases that can kill them or impact yield. These problems require a number of pesticides in conventional crops and make ...

Aspergillus latus, a species of fungus previously found only in soil or plants, has been found for the first time in a hospital environment by an international group of researchers. The group ...

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 ...