Cabbage white caterpillar eating an oilseed rape plant.

Fungal-plant symbiosis a promising tool to boost crop resilience

Fungi deployed against pests also produce positive response from plant

A study led by researchers from the University of Turku in Finland has shown that a species of fungus that normally grows in the wild and kills insects can be successfully inoculated in oilseed rape plants where it fosters a unique symbiotic relationship. The discovery is a step toward harnessing the power of beneficial fungi […] Read more