Chytrid fungus is a scourge to global amphibian populations, but before it kills some frogs, it can produce symptoms that may ...

Eastern white pines are struggling and dying from a combination of problems that range from environmental to bugs to disease.

Colorful lichen living on dinosaur bones reflect infrared light that can be detected by drones, which might lead to finds in remote areas.

An enigmatic group of fossil organisms has finally been identified—and is changing the story of how plants took root on land ...

The seasons are changing from fall to winter, and one of the major changes to the environment is that the deciduous trees ...

A 13-year hunt in Alberta just revealed 13 quirky new mushroom species — a miniature fungal treasure trove with big ...

Several species of tiny fungi completely new to science—and all from Alberta—have been discovered through University of ...

Popova tells us lichen are facile, able to thrive on rocks or clam shells, on sand in barren deserts, and on mountains above ...

In the heart of Siberia and the boreal north, a strange fungus consumes trees to create life-saving compounds. Chaga’s harsh existence in frozen climates gives it unmatched resilience and potency.

A Client recently wrote to the Help Desk seeking feedback on the lichen growing on their Japanese maple tree. “Thank you for contacting the UC Master Gardener Program Help Desk regarding your Japanese ...

Lichens were already widespread more than 410 million years ago, according to a new international study that identifies a fossil from Brazil as one of the oldest lichen in Earth's history. The team ...