Could a Hidden Fungus Be the Future of UK Farming?

Written on 05/20/2025
Seed World Staff

Researchers at The James Hutton Institute have found that a naturally occurring fungus in common grasses may offer solutions to key challenges facing UK farmers. Known as Epichloë, this endophytic fungus lives within plant tissues, and some species have been shown to enhance drought tolerance and provide natural resistance to pests.

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