Caused by a fungus, it is a common plant disease that affects a number of plants, including lilacs, apples, grapes, cucumbers ...

The spores enter these plants through wounds or other openings. In tomatoes, they often infect the stem joints near recently fallen flowers. Sometimes, white mold infections look similar to root ...

These invasive mold infections can quickly become fatal without treatment, yet they are difficult to diagnose without invasive procedures such as a tissue biopsy. Now, a blood test developed at ...