Street Address

City, State, Zip

Phone Number

The world of ecology, from the forest floor.

Your Custom Text Here

Your path towards ecological understanding

Fungal aroma; the attraction of 'pollinators'

January 31, 2018 Philip Pinzone

Epichloë typhina, a fungus that attracts

 

  Normal
  0
 
 
 
 
  false
  false
  false
 
  EN-US
  X-NONE
  X-NONE
 
  
  
 &n… — Epichloë typhina, a fungus that attracts Botanophila flies.

A fungal compound that initially evolved as an antifungal agent is now used to attract 'pollinators'.

Spring, Morels, and Fire!

April 17, 2017 Philip Pinzone

Morchella esculenta- A yellow morel found in Zoar Valley. — Morchella esculenta- A yellow morel found in Zoar Valley.

Morels not only indicate the change of seasons, but can help qualify forest health.