New research has revealed the secret of how plants make limonoids, a group of valuable organic chemicals. These chemicals, which include bee-friendly insecticides, have potential…
The mint family of herbs, encompassing sage, rosemary, basil, and even woody plants like teak, provides a stimulating burst to our sense of smell and…
A new paper in the scientific journal Annals of Botany, published by Oxford University Press, indicates that watching nature documentaries makes people more interested in…
A strong root system allows crops to absorb water and nutrients from the soil, but scientists have little information about the genes that control root…
Researchers have discovered the mechanisms by which the seed decides to remain in “hibernation” or to trigger its germination depending on the outside temperature. Germination…
Green leaves and the ability to photosynthesize were once considered hallmarks of plants. However, some plants have evolved to obtain their nutrients in alternative ways,…
The discovery of ultrasmall microalgae in a home aquarium could have multiple useful applications. Researchers from the University of Tokyo have uncovered a new species…
Researchers from the Institute of Botany, Czech Academy of Sciences, described the symbiotic relationship between fungi and algae which science has largely overlooked until now….
University museum collections serve as a time machine for researchers seeking to comprehend the transformations in our world. It’s no shock that the climate affects…
How long will a leaf live? It’s an economic decision. The leaves of Monkey Puzzle trees have a lifespan of more than 20 years, while…
UK and Chinese researchers have unlocked the evolutionary secrets behind the medicinal herb barbed skullcap’s ability to produce cancer-fighting compounds. The CEPMAS collaboration utilized DNA…
An international group of researchers has achieved a 95% success rate in reproducing a commercial hybrid rice variety as a clone through seeds. This breakthrough…
A powerful plant-derived toxin with a unique way of killing harmful bacteria has been identified as one of the most promising new antibiotics in decades….
It was once thought that green leaves and photosynthesis were essential for plants, however, some plants have evolved to obtain their nutrients from other organisms…
A significant discovery about the mechanisms by which plants open and close their stomata could lead to new methods of protecting crops from the effects…
Plants are often thought of as sources of food, oxygen, and decoration, but not as a source of electricity. However, scientists have discovered that by…
New research has discovered that agriculture is causing rapid evolutionary changes not only on farms but also in wild species in adjacent areas. An international…
A recent study has solved a longstanding mystery in paleontology, revealing how early plants were able to transition from aquatic environments to land through changes…
