Green Ancestors: Decoding the Secrets of 600 Million Years of Plant Life
A research team from Göttingen University leads an investigation into 10 billion RNA snippets to identify “hub genes.” The majority of the Earth’s land surface…
A research team from Göttingen University leads an investigation into 10 billion RNA snippets to identify “hub genes.” The majority of the Earth’s land surface…
Cranberries, a recent addition to agriculture, were domesticated around 200 years ago in the U.S. Cranberries are a staple in U.S. households at Thanksgiving –…
Cycads, ancient plants once prevalent during the Mesozoic Era, have mostly gone extinct, with a few species surviving in tropical and subtropical areas. Researchers have…
Autumn is the season to gaze at gorgeous leaves of gold, yellow and orange as they flutter from the trees and fall on our yards…
Researchers from Oldenburg and Bremen investigated the effect of environmental factors on genetically different varieties of kale. Kale is widely recognized as a particularly healthy…
An international collaboration reveals the genetic secrets of endangered species, from trees to cockatoos to deep-sea corals. Butternuts are soft and oily, with a light…
Research indicates that Amazon dark earth (ADE) promotes tree growth by as much as sixfold. The study demonstrated that tree seedlings grown in ADE-enriched soils…
Broccoli sprouts have been discovered to contain seven times more polysulfides than mature broccoli. Remember when your parents used to say, “Eat your greens, they…
For tens of thousands of years, evolution has shaped tomatoes through natural mutations. Once humans entered the picture, they spent centuries breeding tomatoes, selecting for…
Researchers have visualized plant-to-plant communication via airborne compounds, identifying the specific signals and cellular responses that activate plant defenses against threats. Airborne Communication Among Plants…
Many attributions in popular publications lack scientific evidence. Plants are frequently often attributed with abilities similar to those recognized in animals or humans. For instance,…
If you happen to come across plants of the Balanophoraceae family in a corner of a forest, you might easily mistake them for fungi growing…
It’s a simple question that sounds a little like a modest proposal. “Should we cut down all the oak trees?” asked Tom Sharkey, a University Distinguished…
Researchers propose using arid lands combined with specific plants and soils to create effective carbon-capture systems, offering a solution that doesn’t compete with agricultural land…
Genome study offers answers to questions about pigmentation and domestication. A new study of the genetic blueprints of more than 600 types of carrot shows…
Researchers inoculated rapeseed plants with a species of fungus that is known for its ability to combat pest insects. Utilizing the relationship between beneficial fungi…
A global database of pollination data for almost 3000 orchid species. A recent study published in the Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society utilized a…
Researchers studying the Sweet Annie plant’s medicinal compounds, have uncovered mechanisms for potential cancer and COVID-19 treatments. Vibrant green leaves sprout from tall fragrant plants…