New research published in Nature Ecology & Evolution sheds light on the timelines and pathways of evolution of fungi, finding evidence of their influence on ancient terrestrial ecosystems. The study, ...

Fungi live in all corners of the world. They live in soil, float in the air, and thrive in oceans. They recycle nutrients, form alliances with plants, and sometimes infect them with disease. Though ...

Agarikon is one of two endangered species of fungi in the United States. So rare is the species that scientists have placed ...

Rust fungi (Pucciniales) represent one of the most diverse and widespread groups of obligate plant pathogens, causing significant economic and ecological impact worldwide. Recent advances in molecular ...