Many fungi disperse their spores by releasing them from gills or pores into the air, for breezes to carry them away. Insects can carry some fungal spores either inside or outside their bodies, and ...

The sensitive fern – named due to its sensitivity to drought and frost – is a widespread species found throughout eastern North America and eastern Asia. It is a dimorphic plant because it has two ...

Airborne fungal spores constitute a significant component of the bioaerosol, influencing both environmental and human health. Recent advances have elucidated how meteorological parameters—such as ...

Animals help disperse seeds and spores for many plant and fungal species. This typically happens when animals eat the fruiting bodies of plants and fungi and pass seeds and spores through their ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Zombie fungi are nothing new. For decades, scientists have ...

Black spot is a fungal disease that causes black patches on rose leaves and can weaken plants in wet weather - but natural remedies may help prevent it ...

Botonists reveals that the unique timing of spore dispersal in the sensitive fern, known as Onoclea sensibilis, is determined by a structural mechanism of humidity-driven movement in spore bearing ...