Fungi
Meet these fantastic creatures!
These fungi are causing problems
through no fault of their own.
Click a button below to learn about them!
A "Rust" is a Type of Fungus
Scientists are improving the survival of white pines to resist this fungus that showed up more than 100 years ago from Asia. There’s hope!
The Humongous Fungus!
A kind of root rot fungus that is a record holder for size. It is also bioluminescent, which means it glows in the dark—check out the slider!
Sudden Oak Death (Ramorum Blight)
Also called a "water mold." It can be spotted by observing trees for signs of reddish cankers (dead spots on tree). Move the slider to see a canker with the bark removed.
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Armillaria: Armand Robichaud, Flickr.com.; Fungi: Sasho Popov, Flickr.com.; Rhizomorphs : Kathie Hodge, Cornell University, Flickr.com.; White pine blister rust: Robert L. Anderson, USDA Forest Service, Bugwood.org.; Bioluminescent mushrooms: Taylor Lockwood.; Rust: Dorena Genetic Resource Center, State & Private Forestry, Flickr.com.; Pine branches: Kirk Baldwin, Flickr.com.
