First they cracked a problem that slows down plant photosynthesis—then they succeeded in super-charging potato growth by up ...
'Some plants will go through an entirely dormant phase to preserve energy over winter,' says Elise Harlock, houseplant expert ...
Pollination by animals contributes to a third of global food production, but little research has been done into the extent to ...
Plant-related organizations select plants to be designated for the upcoming year as a way to ring in the new year. It focuses ...
Researchers have discovered that using cover crops as "living mulch" between rows of maize can significantly improve soil ...
Engineers showed that some types of soil bacteria can influence a plant's balance of growth and defense. The bacteria produce an enzyme that can lower a plant's immune activity and allow its roots to ...
Soil bacteria help plants grow roots by suppressing immune responses. Scientists reveal the role of enzymes in balancing ...