Researchers wanted to know why the populations of the most expensive fungus in the world – the caterpillar fungus – are declining.
Scientists wanted to know if bullfrogs play a role in the spread of Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis, a deadly fungus that attacks amphibian skin.
Scientists wanted to explore the relationship between bananas and Black Sigatoka – a fungal disease threatening banana crops worldwide.
+ Introductory videos on bananas and their diseases
+ Curated links to genetic engineering lessons
+ Video interview with the scientists behind the academic paper
+ Introductory video on mycorrhizal fungi
+ Link to a lesson plan on generalist and specialist species
+ Link to lesson plan on soil pH
