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.

Some species of termites are known to cultivate their own crops of fungus within their nests, similar to the way humans maintain farms to feed people. One such species is Odontotermes obesus, which ...

Sorghum crops in sub-Saharan Africa suffer heavy losses from the parasitic plant witchweed (Striga hermonthica). A new study shows how soil microbes can help protect sorghum from this pest and could ...

Did you know that soil can carry bacteria and fungi that can infect your strawberry plants? This is one reason you should ...

I have had many people tell me recently just how terrible their gardens are right now, whether they are gardening for vegetables or for ornamentals. It has, indeed, been a ...

HAWK POINT, Mo. — Shane Myers steered his blue pickup to the side of his company’s warehouse, kicking up a thick cloud of dust. The back was loaded with a pallet stacked with boxes of fungicides that, ...

Q: Last year I learned I had rust on my serviceberry and hawthorn trees. What do I look for this year to prevent that? A: It’s hard to prevent rust infections on vulnerable plants unless you are ...

This is not only the season for growing annuals in South Florida it is also the season for growing vegetables. You don’t need ...

Ground cinnamon has powerful antifungal properties and can prevent white and gray molds. You can sprinkle it directly on plants or mix it with water in a spray bottle. Many common garden pests, like ...

While cinnamon does have natural anti-fungal compounds, its effectiveness varies greatly and isn't consistent enough to reliably prevent mold in plants. Grocery store cinnamon comes from different ...