Chilling Effects: How Cold Weather Alters Kale’s Nutrient Profile
Researchers from Oldenburg and Bremen investigated the effect of environmental factors on genetically different varieties of kale. Kale is widely recognized as a particularly healthy…
Researchers from Oldenburg and Bremen investigated the effect of environmental factors on genetically different varieties of kale. Kale is widely recognized as a particularly healthy…
An international collaboration reveals the genetic secrets of endangered species, from trees to cockatoos to deep-sea corals. Butternuts are soft and oily, with a light…
Research indicates that Amazon dark earth (ADE) promotes tree growth by as much as sixfold. The study demonstrated that tree seedlings grown in ADE-enriched soils…
Broccoli sprouts have been discovered to contain seven times more polysulfides than mature broccoli. Remember when your parents used to say, “Eat your greens, they…
For tens of thousands of years, evolution has shaped tomatoes through natural mutations. Once humans entered the picture, they spent centuries breeding tomatoes, selecting for…
Researchers have visualized plant-to-plant communication via airborne compounds, identifying the specific signals and cellular responses that activate plant defenses against threats. Airborne Communication Among Plants…
Many attributions in popular publications lack scientific evidence. Plants are frequently often attributed with abilities similar to those recognized in animals or humans. For instance,…
If you happen to come across plants of the Balanophoraceae family in a corner of a forest, you might easily mistake them for fungi growing…
It’s a simple question that sounds a little like a modest proposal. “Should we cut down all the oak trees?” asked Tom Sharkey, a University Distinguished…
Researchers propose using arid lands combined with specific plants and soils to create effective carbon-capture systems, offering a solution that doesn’t compete with agricultural land…
Genome study offers answers to questions about pigmentation and domestication. A new study of the genetic blueprints of more than 600 types of carrot shows…
Researchers inoculated rapeseed plants with a species of fungus that is known for its ability to combat pest insects. Utilizing the relationship between beneficial fungi…
A global database of pollination data for almost 3000 orchid species. A recent study published in the Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society utilized a…
Researchers studying the Sweet Annie plant’s medicinal compounds, have uncovered mechanisms for potential cancer and COVID-19 treatments. Vibrant green leaves sprout from tall fragrant plants…
A recent study has uncovered intriguing insights into the evolution of plant biology, effectively rewriting the history of how they evolved over the past billion…
Researchers have found that the fungus Colletotrichum tofieldiae can both support and inhibit plant growth, depending on the activation of a specific gene cluster. This…
Researchers in Japan have identified how the WOX13 gene negatively controls the destiny of regenerating plant cells, affecting the efficiency of shoot regeneration. Plants possess…
Botanists and plant enthusiasts have rediscovered long-lost plant species in the tropical Andes, using the citizen science platform iNaturalist to uncover hidden biodiversity and emphasize…