Fungal Pathogen Suppresses Invasive Moss Species
The “Killer Fungus”: A Natural Solution to Invasive Moss? For over 80 years, the heath star moss—often called tank moss—has been quietly colonizing the UK. Since its suspected arrival on military equipment in 1941, this resilient, invasive species has spread across the country, outcompeting native flora on delicate heathlands and sand dune ecosystems. It is … Read more