Every now and then the Mystery Plant column features something that isn’t exactly a plant. Like this time. I think it’s pretty easy to recognize that this thing is some sort of a fungus, Bear’s head ...

Scientists have identified a marine fungus that was previously unknown and is capable of killing toxic algae known to ...

As if something out of a horror movie, a fungus infects spiders and turns them into zombies, causing them to act erratically ...

It may be winter, but there are some things for gardeners to do and you may have questions. To ask one, simply go to the OSU Extension website, type it in and include the county where you live. A ...

A study has found that playing a soundscape to a common, plant-promoting fungus found in soil caused it to grow more rapidly than fungi that weren’t exposed to sound. The novel ‘eco-acoustic’ approach ...

When a maize plant is attacked by the fungus Ustilago maydis, tumor-like tissue growths occur at the site of infection. How the pathogen causes this response in its host has long been unknown. But a ...

When you think about materials used in medicine, you likely picture metals, plastics, or synthetic gels. Researchers at the ...