Scientists work to unravel fungus ecology as Valley fever expands throughout West
Arizona Center for Investigative Reporting
Sept. 28, 2021
By Shaena Montanari
PHOENIX—After a rainy July, the McDowell Sonoran Preserve in Scottsdale is unusually green with a mix of Sonoran Desert plants and invasive annual grasses that have suddenly sprung to life. The intense desert sun hasn’t yet scorched these vibrant new sprouts, but Bridget Barker is out in the field scouting for fungus that is typically associated with dust. Read more …