a parasitic infection that can wreak havoc on trees and shrubs in domestic gardens. Scientifically known as Armillaria, honey fungus attacks and kills plant roots, posing a significant threat in ...

The fungus, which lives inside the leaves, not only increases the production of defensive substances in the trees, but also produces an alkaloid itself that protects the trees from feeding damage.

If one tree is attacked, it can release chemical ... The Earth’s largest living organism is a honey fungus (Armillaria ostoyae) in Oregon, USA. As Adam and Hannah found out, the “Humongous ...