Wood rot is a sibling to mold growth. Mold growth requires but three things: a food source, mold spores and water. Those ...

A new University of Minnesota study has found that natural fungi may stop emerald ash borers from advancing, a key to protecting millions of ash trees in Minnesota cities and forests. The study by ...

Scientists may have found a way to stop the spread of the spotted lanternfly. Researchers from Cornell University say two fungi native to Berks County have been able to infect and kill Spotted ...

Fungi that typically decay hardwood trees have been found to break down polyethylene, a plastic used in shopping bags, food wrap and bottles. Hardwood trees are notoriously resistant to decay. A small ...

As an alternative to single-use plastic wrap and paper cup coatings, researchers in Langmuir report a way to waterproof materials using edible fungus. Along with fibers made from wood, the fungus ...