Metagenomic sequencing of tree bark microbiota indicated their ability to process some atmospheric gases, highlighting their ...

We already knew forests were heavy lifters in reducing climate pollution. New research reveals the tiny microbes in tree bark ...

Trees are known for absorbing CO2. But microbes in their bark also absorb other climate-active gases, methane, hydrogen, and ...

Tree bark has a total surface area similar to all of the land area on Earth. It is home to a wide range of microbial species ...

Learn the key traits of the English Oak, from its lobed leaves to its acorns and rugged bark. Trump withdraws US from 31 ...

Vast swathes of the country’s trees have been killed off by droughts and infestations, in a trend sweeping across Europe. A shift towards more biodiverse cultivation could offer answers ...

Spruce bark beetles don’t just tolerate their host tree’s chemical defenses—they actively reshape them into stronger ...

It is also a very long-lived species — up to 500 years and more. Three-foot diameter trees are not uncommon, and these would ...

From snails to skunks, squirrels to cicadas, most of our neighbors are quiet and seldom interact with us, but they play ...

Then there is the fungus, Beauveria bassiana. This fungus is neither the tree’s nor the beetle’s friend; as a pathogenic ...

Snow may look harmless, but for certain plants it can cause lasting harm. Understanding which ones need help can make winter ...

In this month's "Cultivating Success in the Farm & Garden" column, Hubbard County U of M Extension educator reveals how the ...