The national facility studies, sequences and stores every possible plant species — from coastal seagrasses to desert shrubs — ...

The Portfolio Diet is a scientifically validated, plant-based dietary approach that integrates soluble fiber, plant sterols, soy protein, and nuts to significantly reduce LDL cholesterol and improve ...

Many plants smell "good" — to humans that is — but some go several steps in the other direction, presenting themselves to the ...

Scientists have made great progress in understanding what makes some people live past 100 while others don’t make it to 80. It turns out the secret isn’t just good genes. In fact, genes may play less ...

Chinese research team's investigation into cold-tolerant rice varieties revives largely-forgotten 19th century 'giraffe ...

Flowers grow stems, leaves and petals in a perfect pattern again and again. A new study shows that even in this precise, patterned formation in plants, gene activity inside individual cells is far ...

Scientists have uncovered a critical role for rapid DNA repair in maintaining genome stability. A new study reveals that ...

A gene that regulates the development of roots in vascular plants is also involved in the organ development of ...

DNA is the genetic code that provides the biological instructions for every living species, but not every bit of DNA helps the species survive. Some pieces of DNA are more like parasites, along for ...

Limited information is available regarding the genetic inheritance of ornamental traits in peppers (Capsicum spp.), which is crucial for enhancing these plants for ornamental purposes in breeding ...

Brooks Parish's research into invasive lantana species will be recognized as 'Best Dissertation of the Year' on Tuesday, May ...