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 ...

CAMARILLO, Calif. - Cal State University Channel Islands has joined forces with the non-profit Native Monarchs. Although monarch butterflies are one of the most effective pollinators, they are a ...

With my background in agriculture—growing up on an almond ranch in California and studying the field throughout my career—I recognize delivery as a major bottleneck in plant biotechnology.