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 ...

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

Research led by Penn State shows certain Trichoderma fungi can enhance tomato growth and influence soil bacterial communities, potentially offering an alternative to chemical fungicides. The fungi may ...

Now, in this new study published in the journal Biology Letters, scientists examined if the fungus Trichoderma harzianum benefited from similar sonic vibes—and this sample subject wasn’t chosen at ...

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 ...