The Rooted Knowledge Bank: Understanding Fungi
Delve into the living archives of the fungal kingdom. Here, we unravel the intricate mysteries of Myco-Science & Discovery, bringing you the latest Fungal News & Breakthroughs from cutting-edge research to ancient wisdom. Equip yourself for adventure with insights into Foraging & Fieldcraft, learning to read the forest floor like a seasoned mycologist. This is where curiosity blossoms into profound understanding.

When the Rains Bring Rot: Karnataka’s Fungal Surge

The monsoon—India’s seasonal lifeline—has a spore-laced shadow. In Karnataka, early rains have triggered a surge in crop infections: rice blast, Phyllosticta leaf spots, Colletotrichum blights, and the dreaded Phytophthora fruit rot on arecanut. Warmth and humidity are giving fungi the perfect lab conditions to flourish—except this lab is an entire countryside. Farmers are scrambling with fungicides, drainage tricks, and time-tested cultural practices to keep fields from collapsing into a mushy ruin. This isn’t just weather—it’s a fungal siege.

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🕵️ CSI: Spore Scene Investigation

Every mushroom carries a microscopic entourage—spores, dust, and debris from the environment it calls home. Now, scientists are learning to read these invisible signatures like barcodes, linking a mushroom (or...

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