A recent study from researchers at the University of Toulouse has revealed a fascinating insight into the origins of life on ...

Chris Dart Neither plants nor animals, fungi are the most underappreciated kingdom of the natural world. During a billion years of evolution, they’ve become masters of survival. And yet ...

Most plants form symbiotic relationships in their roots with microscopic fungi. These partnerships are known as mycorrhizal symbiosis.

Beyond this plant-fungus co-evolution lies another phenomenon that scientists are just beginning to understand: how these fungi interact with bacterial communities in the soil. It turns out that ...

Scientists use small peptides to enhance symbiosis between plants and fungi, offering a sustainable alternative to artificial fertilizers. Plant biologists discover new plant molecule, CLE16 ...

Watch nutrients flow through an underground circulatory system that connects fungi and plants. A new study shows how these networks form. 0:10 Researchers are trying to understand the underground ...