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 ...

The genus Trichoderma comprises filamentous fungi that have emerged as pivotal agents in sustainable agriculture. Their multifaceted roles encompass biocontrol, plant growth stimulation, and disease ...

A common soil fungus could help farmers reduce their reliance on synthetic fungicides, new research suggests, by producing natural airborne chemicals that suppress devastating plant diseases.

Trichoderma spp. are globally distributed and are considered significant fungal resources. They are widely studied and applied due to their economic and ecological importance, offering numerous ...

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 ...