Pennsylvania State University

Sea turtle egg fusariosis is caused by two fungal pathogens, Fusarium keratoplasticum and

Beneficial soil microorganisms can boost the plant immune system. We want to know if farming practices that boost the biological activity in soil can increase plant defenses against insects. We ...

Some parasites are able to manipulate the behavior of their hosts. One striking example is the "zombie ant" phenomenon, where ants infected by a parasitic fungus are manipulated t...