I discovered fungi in the coastal forests of Northern California. There I came to recognize the mushrooms, lichens and liverworts, all small primitive plants you might not notice. What makes fungi ...

Mycorrhizal fungi grow on and around plant roots and form a symbiotic relationship with plants, transporting nutrients and water to host plants.

Playing sounds to fungi seems to make them grow faster, which may allow researchers to speed up composting and habitat restoration. Scientists now know that healthy soils have a unique soundscape ...