Tag: Botany

The Biological Glitch: How a New ‘Killer Fungus’ is Resetting Britain’s Invasive Moss Landscapes

By Saran K published June 8, 2026

Scientists have identified a potent new fungus targeting the invasive heath-star moss, offering a natural biological control to restore depleted British habitats.

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The Botanical Alarm: How Beans Use a Specialized Receptor to Call for Wasp ‘Airstrikes’

By Saran K published June 3, 2026

University of Washington researchers have identified the specific immune receptor bean plants use to detect caterpillar saliva and trigger chemical distress signals.

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The ‘Fairy Rings of Death’: A New Fungus is Doing the Dirty Work of British Conservation

By Saran K published June 2, 2026

Researchers have identified a potent new fungus acting as a biological control agent against the invasive heath-star moss, potentially restoring native UK habitats.