New “slow flower” farms grow beautiful blooms—without health-harming chemicals used by overseas operations that dominate the ...

Scientists studied plant DNA to understand past extinctions. They found that warming climates increase competition, ...

Next the researchers are working on soybeans and cowpeas; the latter is “a hugely important food-security crop in African ...

Planting fast-growing crops, burning them, capturing the released CO2 and storing it: this is being discussed as a way to ...

Global warming is producing a rapid loss of plant species -- according to estimates, roughly 600 plant species have died out since 1750 -- twice the number of animal species lost. But which species ...

Recent research into bacterial cellulose patches may speed plants' recovery, improve grafting and help with preservation.

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

Citrus greening disease has weakened trees, which is why recent hurricanes have been able to cause so much more damage. A ...

Chinese scientists have identified two key genes responsible for sorghum's resistance to Striga, a parasitic plant that causes significant crop losses. The breakthrough, which also highlights the ...

The snake plant ( Dracaena trifasciata) is the ultimate beginner plant. Known for its striking upright leaves, this plant is ...

It can be concerning if a beloved peace lily suddenly droops and its leaves become discoloured, but you can easily fix it in ...

Take your indoor garden to the next level. Include some colorful houseplants for some added interest throughout the year. Even those with low to moderate light in their homes can ...