Fungi strengthen plants to fend off aphids

(University of Copenhagen - Faculty of Science) Researchers at the University of Copenhagen have demonstrated that unique fungi strengthen the " immune systems " of wheat and bean plants against aphids. Fungi enter and influence the amount of a plant's own defences, resulting in fewer aphids. The results could serve to reduce agricultural insecticide use and bring Denmark a step further along the path towards its green transition.
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - Category: Biology Source Type: news