Plants

Throughout the ages, cultures around the world have woven intricate traditions and rituals into the fabric of daily life. One such charming practice involves blowing on delicate flowers while making…

Photosynthesis, the fundamental process that sustains life on Earth, is a complex biochemical reaction that takes place in the chloroplasts of plant cells. This intricate dance of molecular interactions requires…

A recent study published in the Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science delves into the species-specific acclimation responses of pansies (Viola ×wittrockiana “Matrix Blue Blotch Improved”) and petunias…

An international research team has unveiled a fascinating genetic phenomenon in lycophytes, ancient land plants akin to ferns. Published in the journal PNAS, the study reveals an extraordinary level of…

Gardening enthusiasts are always on the lookout for natural and cost-effective ways to enhance the health and productivity of their plants. One unconventional yet highly beneficial practice gaining popularity is…

In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists at the University of California, Riverside (UCR) have revealed the crucial role played by an organelle known as the Golgi body in the aging process…

A recent study led by Prof. Menachem Moshelion and researchers Dr. Yael Grunwald and Dr. Adi Yaara from The Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment at The…

The intricate diversity of leaf shapes across plant species has long captivated human curiosity, prompting questions about the underlying reasons for such variation. In a recent study published in PLOS…

A recent analysis of U.S. Forest Service data reveals distinct regional shifts in forest productivity across the United States due to the impacts of climate change. The study, led by…

A recent study led by the University of Oxford reveals that the domestication of crops by humans can significantly influence the communities of microorganisms associated with plants. The findings, published…