Weather-Based Decisions May Reduce Fungicide Sprays on Table Beets
New research shows there is an opportunity to reduce spray frequency by scheduling on weather-based risk rather than calendar applications
Fungi
Using Chanterelle Mushrooms as a Taste Enhancer
A research team in Germany has developed a new ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry method for quality control of chanterelle mushrooms
Washing Away Stubborn Biofilms Using Fungal Cleaning Products
Researchers from Japan demonstrate that a biosurfactant from yeast can dissolve stubborn biofilms and enhance the efficacy of chemical cleaning products
How a Soil Fungus Could Help Fight Corn Pests
New research suggests promoting the fungus could be an especially valuable strategy for organic growers who struggle with insect control
New Pathogen Threatens Fennel Yield in Italy
Fennel is massively used as a vegetable, herb, and seed spice in the food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and health care industries
Researchers Discover a New Way to Protect Crops from Disease
A consortium of researchers recently combined their expertise to join the fight against plant pathogenic fungi
Mushrooms Are Older Than We Thought
A group of researchers has discovered a new mushroom fossil—the oldest to ever be identified from its molecular composition
Using Fungi to Search for Medical Drugs
Every year new compounds produced by fungi are identified, but so far researchers have only investigated a very small subset of all existing fungi
Plants and Fungi Together Could Slow Climate Change
A recent study identifies a potential mechanism that could be used to decrease atmospheric CO2 via enhanced soil carbon storage
Taming the Wild Cheese Fungus
Recent study suggests that wild mold strains could be domesticated intentionally to produce new kinds of artisanal foods