The broader a fungus’s diet, the better it kills insects and helps plants

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Source: CSIRO

Entomologists have discovered that a single underlying trait—metabolic breadth, or the range of nutrients a fungus can use—links its ability to kill insects, partner with plants and thrive in different ecological roles.

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