More than one-third of the world’s tree species, from tropical magnolias to mountainous pines, are at risk of extinction. The International Union for the Conservation of Nature issued this stark ...

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 ...

Fungi that live on trees perform an important function in the forest ecosystem by breaking down dead wood. This is no easy feat, because wood is very resilient. It is held together by a biopolymer ...

The giant chestnut tree, growing in place for hundreds of years, would have been impossible to miss. Its leaves were glossy and dark green, its bark riven like a mountain range seen from above. The ...

Plants are constantly on guard. Their roots are equipped with molecular alarm systems that detect invading microbes and trigger immune responses. Yet beneficial soil fungi routinely enter living root ...

Mushrooms growing on trees can be a sign of decay and should be inspected by a certified arborist. Hispidus, Ganoderma, and Armillaria are three types of fungi that can indicate tree risk. Not all ...

According to the calendar, winter began with the winter solstice of Dec. 21. It will end at the time of the vernal equinox March 21. As we travel through these days of the cold season, we might note ...

Conditions are quite different today as I step into the early November woods for a walk. With the leaf drop and the not-yet snow cover, the forest is very open, and I see plenty of things that were ...

That s because the fridge in his laboratory is home to mycorrhizal fungi, a little-known but remarkably effective biological fertilizer. Kernan, a pioneer in the field of fungal research, is the head ...

A fungus that's deadly to butternut trees has been found on the Island, and there is no known cure. (Clay Cutting - image credit) Islanders are being urged to take precautions to prevent the spread of ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Kansas City is used to rainy spring days, ...

Researchers report on the influence of an endophytic fungus of the genus Cladosporium on the defense of black poplars against herbivorous insects. The fungus, which lives inside the leaves, not only ...