Any home gardener knows they have to tailor their watering regime for different plants. Forgetting to water their flowerbed over the weekend could spell ...

Arabidopsis may seem like a simple plant, but at the University of Missouri, plant biochemist Jay Thelen is using it as a ...

Gardeners urged to plant one simple flower to 'boost their outdoor space' Gardeners have been told that planting one flower in their gardens could provide a number of benefits - here's how.

It is a small investment with potentially large returns. Soil testing is a fundamental step in successful plant growth, said Jake Mowrer, Ph.D., Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service state soil ...

A large-scale study found that replacing butter with plant-based oils, such as soybean and olive oil, can significantly lower the risk of death from all causes. Researchers linked higher butter intake ...

Marie-Anne de Graaff spent much of her career uncovering the intricate relationship between plants and soil – two components that quietly shape ecosystems. But her fascination with this complex ...

A group of plant pathologists have created a surprisingly simple approach to studying the complex interactions between plants and viruses.

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Patience The agave’s life cycle, culminating in a single spectacular bloom before the plant dies, illustrates the natural cycles of life, death, and renewal, and the value of making the most of our ...