When you think of biodiversity, what comes to mind first? Perhaps you imagine the lush tropical rainforests of the Amazon or ...

A new study shows that adding fungi to wheat crops boosts zinc levels and improves nutrient absorption, offering a natural ...

Scientists have discovered that pairing bread wheat with a special soil fungus can significantly enhance its nutritional ...

New research in Plants, People, Planet indicates that bread wheat's micronutrient content can be increased by cultivating it ...

A new global atlas of underground fungi suggests that some surprising biodiversity hot spots lie hidden beneath our feet.

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Soil fungus found in at least 12 states can lead to lung infections — but officials say there is ... or coccidioidomycosis, is a fungal lung infection that can cause symptoms like fatigue ...

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Strawberries are grown for their vibrant colour and sweetness, but the plants are vulnerable to a number of problems.

Soil fungi that cause lung infections are expanding beyond their endemic regions and climate change could be to blame.