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

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 polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) ...

A research team has outlined how synthetic biology can accelerate discoveries in plant–microbe interactions, offering strategies to enhance disease resistance, engineer synthetic symbioses, and ...

Fungi evolved over a billion years ago - long before plants - reshaping the timeline of early life and Earth’s first ...

Discover how the soil food web transforms lifeless ground into thriving, self-sustaining gardens naturally—no chemicals needed.

Mycorrhizal fungi live closely with roots in a mutually beneficial relationship, whereby the plant gives the fungus sugars and the fungus acquires water and nutrients, and protects against root ...

Japanese botanist Kenji Suetsugu's childhood fascination with ghost flowers led to a career uncovering their secrets. These ...

Flower-scented fungus lures mosquitoes to their deaths using nature’s scent trick, offering a safe solution against deadly ...

Twin brothers in the United Kingdom grew the biggest pumpkin ever documented, tipping the scales at 2,819.3 pounds ...

Organic farmer Peter Cheek is successfully growing a range of cereal crops in a min-till system without the use of the plough ...

In lab tests, the fungus killed 90-100% of mosquitoes—even when placed in a large room with competing scents from humans and real flowers.

Healthy plant roots are the foundation of vigorous plant growth, nutrient uptake and overall crop productivity. Strong root ...