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 ...

A recent column focused on plants blooming in December. This column addresses plants that grow during the winter months, ...

How do plants breathe through stomata ... which controls gas exchange necessary for photosynthesis and limits water loss. How do guard cells change their volume to control this opening and ...

Photosynthesis is the process by which plants, algae and certain types of bacteria synthesise carbohydrates from carbon dioxide and typically water, using light as an energy source. The process ...

encourage the interest of the in-depth study of the photosynthetic apparatus as a tool to increase the growth and production of plants under different environmental conditions. Photosynthesis is ...

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 ...

A bus carrying devotees from Ujjain to Delhi crashed in dense fog, injuring around 45 passengers. More than 20 were admitted to Dausa District Hospital.