Peonies are hardy plants that are resistant to many pests and diseases. The ants that crawl on the buds in spring are harmless, lured by the sweet smell of nectar inside. Many beneficial ...

Though generally carefree, Chinese tree peonies are prone to several problems. Most common among these are fungal diseases such as powdery mildew, botrytis and blight. Routinely monitor these ...

While many traditional Chinese/herbal medicine consumers are drawn to the fungus for its supposed health benefits, my interest lies in a darker side of its harvest: the deadly relationship between ...

Jamison and Walker tells Parade Home and Garden that the most common flowers in spring are usually tulips, daffodils, ...

Honey fungus is the most serious fungal disease affecting garden trees and shrubs in this country. With young trees and shrubs, death can be very sudden, while older trees may take many years to die.

While filming a documentary in Northern Ireland, a team of scientists discovered a new fungus that appears to manipulate spiders’ behavior–and turn them into “zombies.” The fungus named ...

Flare tree peony (Paeonia rockii; FTP) is one of the most representative species in the Paeonia section Moutan that is native to China (Hong and Pan, 1999). Approximately 300 cultivars have been ...

A fungus causing powdery mildew in blueberries has spread from the U.S. to continents like Europe and Asia, threatening crops and increasing fungicide dependence. NC State researchers found that ...

White matter and other changes around the toenails and fingernails can occur with psoriasis or nail fungus. However, fungal infections are contagious, and psoriasis is not. The causes and ...

Jan. 13, 2025 — Girolline, a compound extracted from the sea sponge Pseudaxinyssa cantharella, has been investigated for possible antitumor effects and also found to have anti-malarial effects ...

A fungus named in honour of Sir David Attenborough has been found infecting and manipulating spiders in a Northern Ireland cave turning them into The Last of Us-style “zombies”. Researchers ...

Are you tired of seeing your plants and crops plagued with powdery mildew? Look no further! This article will equip you with the information needed to pick the best fungicide for powdery mildew. We ...