The timing of plants' root placement is due to autophagy, the recycling pathway many people associate with health benefits ...

New research has shed light on how plants precisely control their growth and development, revealing that seemingly similar molecular components fulfill surprisingly different jobs.

Plants that reproduce exclusively by self-pollination arise from populations with extremely low diversity to begin with. The research not only adds a facet to possible evolutionary strategies, but ...

fill an approximately 25-million-year gap in knowledge by reconciling the molecular clock—or pace of evolution—with the fossil spore record—the physical evidence of early plant life gathered by ...

Most plants require a lot of attention and care to flourish. While most people want pretty garden displays, they can often find it hard to find the time to stay on top of their outdoor space.

Trees, weeds, grasses and even some of our favorite flowers are culprits. But pollen isn’t all bad. It’s essential to the reproduction of plants, the survival of insects and the entire food web. We ...

A roadside plant is posing a potentially deadly risk to Americans after it was found to be growing rapidly in unmanaged areas. Poison hemlock, also known as Conium maculatum, is poisonous to ...

This fun and creative activity helps children visualise a Butterfly’s Life Cycle by encouraging them to think of edible items to represent each stage of the cycle. The first stage is the egg.

Invasive plant species can be a nuisance. Yet, there are times when they can serve a purpose, like adding a little flavor and variety to your dinner plate. Chef Jason Michael Thomas shared on ...