USDA’s Agricultural Research Service announced that a harmless airborne fungus, can dramatically accelerate plant growth if a germinating plant is near the fungus as it emits volatiles or gases.

A study has found that playing a soundscape to a common, plant-promoting fungus found in soil caused it to grow more rapidly than fungi that weren’t exposed to sound. The novel ‘eco-acoustic’ approach ...

Just as the human body contains a multitude of symbiotic microbial companions, most plant species also live alongside ...

Researchers report that moisture-loving yellow flag irises and fungi on their roots are a promising combination for PFAS removal.

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

That's not so strange when you consider that it's simply a type of fungus, and fungi and plants are often mutually beneficial ... To discourage further growth, aerate the soil to break it up and help ...

What are Mycorrhizae (pronounced mi-cor-rhi-za)? Literally translated, mycorrhizae mean fungus root, and are fungi that grow in association with a plant's root system where a symbiotic relationship is ...

The importance of misting your plants depends on their specific needs and the growing environment. Mike Drouin of Reefertilizer tells us that many tropical plants thrive with a boost in humidity that ...

Scientists have created plants whose cells and tissues 'blush' with beetroot pigments when they are colonized by fungi that help them take up nutrients from the soil. This is the first time this vital ...

Wetlands act as nature's kidneys: They trap sediments, absorb excess nutrients and turn pollutants into less harmful substances. Now, the list of pollutants wetland plants can remove includes per- and ...