Advanced imaging techniques have revolutionized the study of plant development and function, providing unprecedented insights into the intricate processes that occur at various structural levels, from ...

When looking at forests, we hardly get to see beyond a bunch of green. However, for a plant ecologist, forests represent a much more complex world consisting of different species. This diversity of ...

The analysis showed that fructans have a branched chemical structure that forms a kind of porous sponge on which water can be retained. This keeps the plant hydrated despite high temperatures. The ...

Knowing the leaf structure and ear flex characteristics of the corn hybrids you’ve purchased can help you decide where to place them in the field to maximize growth and performance this season. If you ...

Events in the genome of Welwitschia have given it the ability to survive in an unforgiving desert for thousands of years. By Richard Sima The longest-lived leaves in the plant kingdom can be found ...

Italian researchers have developed hybrid tree technology where each leaf generates 150 Volts of electricity, turning forests ...