Since time immemorial, plants and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi have coexisted in a mutually beneficial relationship. The fungi colonize plant roots and help them absorb nutrients. In return, plants ...

The fungi can’t survive without carbon, and the plants produce plenty of carbon through photosynthesis. The plants need water ...

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, as well ...

Researchers at the Salk Institute have discovered a way to make soil fungus work harder, delivering more nutrients to plants.

Industrial farming practices often deplete the soil of important nutrients and minerals, leaving farmers to rely on artificial fertilizers to support plant growth. In fact, fertilizer use has more ...

Industrial farming practices often deplete the soil of important nutrients and minerals, leaving farmers to rely on ...