American beeches have been suffering recently from a disease widespread in both Connecticut landscapes and forests.

Bark beetles moving between trees routinely carry two fungi that are responsible for the Dutch elm tree disease outbreak.

Spruce bark beetles don’t just tolerate their host tree’s chemical defenses—they actively reshape them into stronger antifungal protections. These stolen defenses help shield the beetles from ...

The insect-pathogenic fungus Beauveria bassiana detoxifies the defense substances of the beetles, which originate from plant precursors, and can successfully infect these insects. To the point: • ...

As more than half of the United States braces for a powerful winter storm, some meteorologists are warning on social media ...

The Forestry Division says that last year, about 209,000 acres of trees died ...

Lichens have no roots, no waxy leaves and no way to filter what they absorb. Everything they take in comes directly from the ...

Extreme cold is in the forecast for some parts of KOTA Territory. Trees, animals, and people can all be affected by extremely ...

We unlock the science of the forest's underground network and reveal how trees use a fungal network to communicate.

The strategy, known as synthetic biology, is gaining momentum globally as a conservation tool and human health solution, ...

Frost cracks occur when temperatures drop suddenly or trees don’t have time to adjust to the cold, and the sap inside them ...