If you walk through a forest and look down, you might think you're stepping on dead leaves, twigs and soil. In reality, ...

Scientists warn of fungal disease threatening critically endangered Dipterocarpus bourdillonii in the Western Ghats, urging ...

A new fungal disease, caused by the aggressive _Corynespora cassiicola_, is threatening the critically endangered _Dipterocarpus bourdillonii_ tree in India's Western Ghats.

In the sweltering heat that descended in recent weeks, I am especially aware of the cooling effect of urban trees. In the ...

Scientists at RBG Kew and Queen Mary University of London have found evidence that young ash tree populations are evolving ...

Some species of fig trees store calcium carbonate in their trunks – essentially turning themselves (partially) into stone, new research has found. The ...

said there are more than 100 species of fungi now known to break down plastics. “Many, many moons ago, fungi evolved to break down trees, especially this hard-to-break-down compound in trees called ...

Seattle summers are filled with sunny days and lush trees and shrubs throughout parks and neighborhoods, providing cooling ...

Galls are abnormal growths and can be caused by a variety of different organisms, including insects and mites, and ...

Have you noticed discoloration on your maple tree leaves this year? You aren't the only one. Here's what you should know ...

Trees are more likely to be damaged by flooding during the growing season than during the dormant season, according to ...