The mushrooms often are imported for do-it-yourself growers, but they have made it to the wild and are spreading quickly.

As planet-warming carbon emissions rise, a major solution to climate change is growing beneath our feet. A study published Monday in Current Biology found that fungi gobble up more than a… ...

“These fungi live in the soil, and they colonize the (plant’s) root. … They help with nutrient uptake, and they don’t do it for free. The plant returns carbon to the fungus.” Mueller grew up in ...

Mycoheterotrophy: The Biology of Plants Living on Fungi explores the biology of mycoheterotrophs, offering general insights into their ecology, diversity, and evolution. Written by renowned experts in ...

Alexander Raffetto ‘25 was interested in researching this diversity, specifically focusing on the fungi present in the woods. Advised by Associate Professor of Biology Joshua Puzey, Alexander has ...