Health and disease emerge from intricate interactions between genotypes, phenotypes, and
environmental features. The outcomes of such interactions are context-dependent, existing
as a dynamic continuum ranging from benefits to damage. In host-microbial interactions,
both the host and environmental conditions modulate the pathogenic potential of a
microorganism. Microbial interactions are the core of the agricultural systems of ants in the
subtribe Attina, which cultivate basidiomycete fungi for food. The fungiculture environment …