"The mites that occupy domatia eat plant pathogens and pests. They are fungivorous (eat fungi) and herbivorous (eat small herbivores)," Weber said. "More mites means more protection for the plants. By ...

in which open woodlands become forests, the canopy closes and mesophytic species — trees such as maple, beech, birch and hemlock that thrive in temperate, moist environments — dominate.

So, as a bookend to the fall foliage season, in the spring, the green comes first. Young leaves are light green with their ...

For centuries, ginseng has been revered not just as a plant, but as a symbol of vitality and strength. Known for its fleshy ...

If you're a food lover who enjoys savoring the earthly delights of each season, then knowing how to cook morel mushrooms is a ...

Karen Grigoryan/Shutterstock While crocuses and trilliums carpet the garden's forest in a riot of colour during spring ... perfectly preserved and quaint Victorian buildings such as the Temperate ...

BC Timber Sales told Wildsight by email it will only proceed with projects near completion, sparing tens of thousands of ...

Before Homo sapiens arrived, Europe's forests were not dense and dark but shaped by open and light-rich woodland landscapes. Researchers have analyzed 917 native forest plant species in Central and ...

Environmental scientists and syrup producers say they expect to see major shifts in seasonal harvests due to climate change ...

Florida Panthers (47-31-4, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (52-26-4, in the Atlantic Division) Toronto; Sunday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Panthers -131, Maple Leafs ...

With nine playoff collapses under their belt, it’s time for some big changes to the Toronto Maple Leafs core group of players. Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner, and William Nylander have been the ...