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Basil is a beloved herb, often enjoyed in salads, pesto, pizza, and sandwiches. Some even savor it with fresh mozzarella on a cracker, drizzled with oil and balsamic vinegar, and…

While traditional Halloween decorations like Jack-o’-lanterns and giant skeletons are popular, black calla lilies offer a more sophisticated touch to your seasonal setup. These striking flowers, known for their dramatic…

The Australian tomato industry is grappling with its most significant biosecurity challenge to date, two months after an exotic disease led to the indefinite quarantine of three South Australian businesses.…

On October 25, the Department of Biology hosted Detlef Weigel, director of the Max Planck Institute for Biology in Tübingen and a member of the National Academy of Sciences. Weigel…

Volunteers Restore Native Ecosystem at Eggers Grove Forest Preserve. In a sunlit field of dry native grasses, Marianne Kozlowski gently pinches a fluffy spike of Indian grass between her thumb…

Scientists have gained insights into the mechanisms plants use to uptake and transport essential nutrients. A key question remains: how do these nutrient transporters reach their necessary locations within plant…

Friends of Himmel Park Plant New Trees to Enhance Tucson’s Urban Green Space. TUCSON, Ariz. — The Friends of Himmel Park, a community group dedicated to improving Himmel Park, has…

AGTIV Defend Enhances Plant Protection with Bacillus. AGTIV Defend, integrated into PRO-MIX growing media, offers robust protection for plants against root pathogens using Bacillus bacteria. This process begins when Bacillus…

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) and Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) have jointly urged the UK government to take swift action following an October 4 roundtable on issues affecting plants, cut…

Drought Takes Toll on Flower Vendors at Rehoboth Beach Farmers Market. REHOBOTH BEACH, DE – Ongoing drought conditions across the Delmarva Peninsula are leaving a mark on some vendors at…