Trichoderma species—a common fungus found in soils—have varying abilities to promote tomato plant growth and differentially ...

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

Researchers are advancing sustainable agriculture through diverse innovations: AI-assisted irrigation is delivering water savings while maintaining yields, Penn State scientists are exploring a common ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...