Trichoderma species—a common fungus found in soils—have varying abilities to promote tomato plant growth and differentially ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A common soil fungus releases airborne chemicals that block dangerous crop diseases, pointing to a future with fewer synthetic ...

Garden fungus doesn’t just ruin leaves—it quietly sabotages entire harvests. Powdery mildew, damping-off, and leaf spot ...

Penn State researchers found that certain Trichoderma fungi can boost tomato growth and alter soil bacterial communities, offering potential as a biological alternative to chemical fungicides.

A common soil fungus might be enlisted as a powerful partner by corn producers to suppress pests and promote plant growth, according to Penn State researchers, who suggest promoting the fungus could ...

Penn State researchers have identified Trichoderma fungi strains that enhance tomato growth and alter soil bacteria ...

Urban green spaces such as parks, gardens, and residential lawns play an essential role in supporting biodiversity, storing carbon, and improving human well-being. However, rapid urbanization is ...

Farmers have long fought a quiet war against the fungi that rot crops in fields and storage sheds. Each year, these diseases destroy harvests of lettuce, beans, oilseed rape, wheat, and many other ...