The term mycorrhiza is derived from the ancient Greek words mykos, meaning “fungus,” and rhiza meaning “root.” Together, the term translates to “fungus root.” Specifically, mycorrhizae are fungi that ...

If you walk through a forest and look down, you might think you're stepping on dead leaves, twigs and soil. In reality, ...

Despite being one of the most abundant organisms on the planet, fungi remain incredibly misunderstood. Remarkably adaptable and quick to thrive in new environments, pathogenic fungi are on the rise, ...

White-rot fungi have the ability to naturally break down plastic waste, providing a long-term remedy for one of the most ...

Should you remove mushrooms in your yard or leave them be? Why do they grow there in the first place? Your questions, ...

to create “myco-materials,” or materials made in the lab using the mycelium of the fungus. Mycelium functions similarly to a plant’s roots, forming a web of thin, interlocking threads called hyphae.

The discovery of well-preserved blue-stain fungal hyphae within a Jurassic fossil wood from northeastern China rewrites the evolutionary timeline of blue-stain fungi and extends the fossil record ...

In a paper published in National Science Review, a Chinese team of scientists highlights the discovery of well-preserved blue-stain fungal hyphae within a Jurassic fossil wood from northeastern ...

“Getting pedicures, especially at a nail salon, can increase potential risks of bacterial, fungal and viral infections — nail salons are hot spots for toenail fungus,” podiatrist Dr. Saylee ...

AM fungi make threads of hyphae thinner than spider silk and weave them through plant roots. Then, they begin to trade, offering plants water and phosphorus, a vital plant nutrient in soils.

These fungi do not form the classic mushroom fruiting bodies that we know from forests and in some cases like to eat. They form an extensive network of fine threads, also known as hyphae, that ...