When the nematode worm Caenorhabditis elegans gets caught by its fungal predator Arthrobotrys oligospora, it doesn't just wriggle endlessly—it suddenly "freezes," stopping all movement and feeding as ...

The use of nematophagous fungi in the biological control of nematodes offers a sustainable alternative to chemical interventions in both agricultural and veterinary settings. These fungi, which ...

In darkness, a wormlike creature squirms. A tiny nematode weaves its way between grains of rock and particles of organic matter, through inverted forests of tree roots. It follows what it thinks is a ...

Fungal pathogens, nematodes and seedling diseases attack crops early, making initial management decisions crucial for yields ...

Arthrobotrys oligospora sets traps for nematodes as part of a ‘constant evolutionary arms race.’ By Laura Baisas Published Nov 21, 2023 2:00 PM EST Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 ...

People love the taste of sugar beets' primary byproduct: white sugar. Soilborne cyst nematodes—parasitic, microscopic worms—enjoy the root vegetable, too, but as their sole food source. It's an ...

Part of the intestine of Caenorhabditis elegans under the microscope, enriched with malpinins. To take the picture, Constanze Schultz of Leibniz-IPHT used Fluorescence-Lifetime Imaging Microscopy ...

University of Tennessee Extension expert outlines three primary disease challenges that could significantly affect cotton ...

Some of the scariest monsters are microscopic. The carnivorous fungus Arthrobotrys oligospora doesn’t seem like much while it’s eating away at rotting wood. But when it senses a live worm, it will ...

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