Plants

Oceanside’s North Strand and Harbor Beach are set to undergo a transformative restoration, thanks to a recently awarded $57,000 state grant. The Oceanside Coastal Dune Restoration Project, a relatively low-budget…

Researchers from the University of Adelaide’s School of Agriculture, Food and Wine have shattered conventional wisdom about aquaporins, the membrane proteins responsible for transporting water through plant cells. Until now,…

Researchers from the University of Massachusetts Amherst have released a pair of groundbreaking papers offering comprehensive insights into the anticipated reactions of 144 common invasive plant species to a 2°C…

A recent study published in the Journal of Biological Education emphasizes the critical need for increased education on the importance of plants in children’s curriculum, especially within the context of…

BioDesign Research released a perspective article titled “Toward Synthetic Genomics in Plants,” shedding light on the burgeoning field of plant synthetic genomics. The study delves into the intricate task of…

Air plants, scientifically known as Tillandsias, have gained popularity as unique and low-maintenance houseplants. These fascinating plants don’t require soil to grow, relying on air and water for their sustenance.…

Researchers from the University of Cincinnati have conducted a study shedding light on the increasing problem of invasive plant species in urban areas. Led by botanist Denis Conover, the study…

In a groundbreaking paper published in Science, a collaborative effort involving 192 researchers across six continents delves into the intricate patterns of how bugs damage plants, challenging the conventional emphasis…

Water, the elixir of life, plays a pivotal role in sustaining all living organisms on Earth. Among these, plants, with their unique ability to harness sunlight through photosynthesis, are particularly…

Logging in tropical forests often leads to degradation, but what if it could be conducted with careful planning and executed by well-trained professionals? Despite widespread campaigns against logging in popular…