Plant biochemistry encompasses the vast network of chemical reactions that underpin every facet of plant life—from growth and development to adaptation under environmental stress. At its core, plant ...

The metabolism of nucleotides in plants is a fundamental process underpinning growth, development and adaptive responses to environmental cues. Central to these processes are the de novo synthesis and ...

Humans make stuff up—including the names and classifications of living things. But those categories are still useful. In this episode of Crash Course Botany, we’ll explore how taxonomy and systematics ...

The social dynamics of plants are as complex as those at any high school. By studying how plants interact — one-on-one, as a population, and in their communities — ecologists can figure out how to ...

Iron is essential for rice plants, and its proper distribution to young leaves and developing grains depends on precise ...

Author and University of Delaware professor Dr. Douglas Tallamy has been called the “godfather of the native-plant movement” for igniting what’s become the leading mantra in today’s gardening world.

Researchers find a native plant rapidly splitting into unique urban types as heat islands and city microclimates accelerate evolution.

Plastic production is increasing sharply. This has raised concerns about the effects of microplastics (typically defined as plastic particles smaller than 5 millimetres in diameter) and nanoplastics ...

Ever looked at those shadowy corners in your home and wished you could add a splash of green? It can feel like a challenge ...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - The Missouri Department of Conservation’s Cape Girardeau Nature Center will hold its 20th annual native plant sale and seminar March 12-15. Programs about native planting ...

“We often say that anybody who doesn’t believe that herbal medicines work has obviously never tried morphine,” Professor John Newton, consultant public health physician and Garden Fellow at The Royal ...