The fungus, which lives inside the leaves, not only increases the production of defensive substances in the trees, but also produces an alkaloid itself that protects the trees from feeding damage.

Though no one may be around to hear when a tree falls in the forest, countless critters take note. Dormant fungi within the ...

A Pennsylvania state forestry expert says native pests are causing troublesome impacts to several valuable tree species.

The fungus, which lives inside the leaves, not only increases the production of defensive substances in the trees, but also produces an alkaloid itself that protects the trees from feeding damage.

Three hundred and sixty million years ago, in the Devonian era, there were no trees yet. The only animals living on land were invertebrates. But enormous fungi towered over the landscape.

Mycorrhizal fungi are the supply chains of the soil. With filaments thinner than hair, they shuttle vital nutrients to plants and tree roots. In return, the fungi receive carbon to grow their ...

BOULDER, Colo. — Mushrooms might be the latest tool in helping to fight wildfires. Boulder Mushroom is researching fungi's ability to decompose wildfire fuels like fallen trees and dead grass that can ...