Proteins Enable Crop-Infecting Fungi to 'Smell' Food
Study offers new avenues for protecting people from starvation due to pathogenic fungus-induced food shortages
Fungi
New Insights Could Mean More Natural and Safer Fungicides
Researchers find 13 natural and semi-synthetic glucosinolate derivatives are efficient fungicides alone or when used in combination against many fungal pathogens
Fungi Surprisingly Effective in Fighting Soybean Cyst Nematodes
Recent research finds that arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi is a potential tool in SCN management
Diagnosing a Deadly Crop Disease Faster and More Easily
User-friendly cucurbit downy mildew diagnosis guide suited for both experts and beginners
Caffeine Shot Delivers Wake-Up Call on Antifungal Drug Resistance
The management of fungal infections in plants and humans could be transformed by a breakthrough in understanding how fungi develop resistance to drugs
Fungus Leather Substitute Could Be Eco-Friendlier Than Other Kinds
Unlike its traditional and synthetic counterparts, producing fungi-based leather uses fewer hazardous chemicals and releases less extra carbon into the atmosphere
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
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