A groundbreaking study has revealed a surprising biochemical connection between plant immune responses and human neurological health. Researchers have discovered that the metabolic pathways regulating ...

Plants play a key role in regulating Earth's climate, but recent research suggests that rising temperatures could disrupt ...

Charles Darwin predicted the existence of a moth with a long tongue based on a comet orchid's nectar spurs. This was ...

Micro- and nanoscale plastic particles can greatly increase how much toxic chemicals enter plants and human cells.

Plants face unique challenges and opportunities as human activities reshape natural landscapes and introduce novel ...

Watch how China Shenzhou 14 crew cultivated plants using rice and Thale cress seeds on the Tiangong space station during their missions. They have brought the fruits of their labor back to Earth for ...

"This study is a testament to the unexpected connections between plant biology and microbiology." Scientists make astonishing ...

Plants encounter various abiotic stresses, such as drought, salinity, and extreme temperatures, which can significantly hinder their growth and ...

The acid growth theory states that the auxin-induced acidification of plant cell walls causes their expansion. A model now suggests that excessive acidification leads to growth inhibition ...

If you still haven’t tried mycorrhizae, consider this your wake-up call – your plants are missing out! Your vegetables, your ...

Scientists at the Salk Institute are buoyed after a first-of-its-kind study provided further clues on how plants in later stages of life protect themselves from environmental threats. Their findings ...