Mycorrhizal fungi are the 'masters of the universe' beneath your feet, forming a 'wood wide web' vital for plant health and soil.

The structural properties in the mycelium of a common soil mold show promise in biomedical applications, such as hydrogels and tissue scaffolding. (Nanowerk News) Fungi are vital to natural ecosystems ...

A lot of people have noticed a sudden occurrence of large white mushrooms showing up in their lawns — seemingly overnight. The mushrooms often form a large circular pattern like a giant hula hoop.

Native prairie ecosystems have been disappearing across North America since the agricultural revolution of the 1800s. The increased need for higher crop yields, infrastructure, and resource extraction ...

Filamentous fungi are characterised by their extensive networks of hyphae, which enable these organisms to colonise a wide range of ecological niches. The process of growth and development in these ...