Most orchid species have a symbiotic relationship with the natural fungi found in their roots. The plants provide the fungi with sugar through photosynthesis and the orchids receive important water ...

Under the lead of the Leibniz Institute for Baltic Sea Research Warnemünde (IOW) the influence of parasitic fungi on the ...

Why have some orchids stopped photosynthesis and become parasites feeding on fungi? Researchers found that in at least one species the transition may be driven by the opportunity -- more than by the ...

Orchids are among the most popular flowers, admired for their beauty and delicate appearance. But beneath the surface, some ...

The use of nematophagous fungi in the biological control of nematodes offers a sustainable alternative to chemical interventions in both agricultural and veterinary settings. These fungi, which ...

Parasitic fungi alter the nitrogen cycle The IOW researchers analyzed the phytoplankton Dolichospermum, an ecologically important nitrogen-fixing cyanobacterium, and examined its susceptibility to ...

A fossilized plant in a museum collection contained the oldest known disease-causing fungus, with microscopic images showing it bursting through the plant's wall. When you purchase through links on ...