Category: fungi

Mycorrhizal fungi form mutualistic relationships with plants, where the fungus provides the plant with nutrients such as phosphorus, and in return the plant provides the fungus with sugars from photosynthesis. The fungus colonises the...

Fungus can be a common problem in raised vegetable gardens, as the warm, damp conditions can be ideal for fungal growth. Some common fungal diseases in vegetable gardens include powdery mildew, downy mildew, and...