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Our culture has moved away from a fascination with the greenery around us. Experts warn that “plant blindness” could come ...

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Phenology is the study of seasonal changes in plants. It is an incredibly useful tool for plant identification but also ...

Some people believe that talking to your plants makes them thrive. While there's limited scientific support for sound ...

The secret is out. For months, scientists have been trying to contain their joy because they suspected they had discovered a new plant species high up on the ridges of Kauaʻi's mountaintops. The ...

Researchers identify the crucial protein for controlling the biosynthesis of steroidal glycoalkaloids and saponins in plants ...

Climate change has a negative impact on food security. An international research team led by Wolfram Weckwerth from the ...

Microscopic pores on the surface of leaves called stomata help plants “breathe” by controlling how much water they lose to ...