Honey Fungus
by Chris, 14 November, 2008, 1 comments
The honey fungus (Armillaria) is one of the most widespread pathogens, and is found across the globe. There are a number of related species of Armillaria that parasitise the roots and trunks of a wide variety of trees; they can also feed saprophytically on the dead remains of the trees. Such dead stumps and infected tissues may act as a base for further infection.
In forests and woodlands, it has been suggested that the presence of other fungi diminish or restrain the pathogenicity (killing power) of the honey fungus, though in gardens it may spread unchecked from one tree or shrub to another. Read more...
