UC Davis plant biologists have resolved the structure of proteins vital to energy production in mung beans. Understanding these proteins gives insight into basic plant biology, stress responses, and ...

In the weird world of chlorophyll-free “fairy lantern” plants, there’s a new species to admire. By plant standards, Thismia are truly odd. Lacking chlorophyll, they eschew photosynthesis, instead ...

Environmental pollutants such as ozone can damage the internal structure of plants and impair their growth and productivity.

This approach significantly improves the accuracy of leaf morphology analysis, providing new opportunities for understanding plant growth and optimizing agricultural productivity. Leaves, essential ...

The time a spider plant mom remains tethered to her spiderette can be influenced by the daughter plant's environment.

Even if you don't know what 3D microfluidic networks are, that doesn't change the fact that they have some very valuable possible uses. Scientists have now devised a much easier method of making the ...

Parasitic plants are notorious agricultural pests that drain nutrients from crops and cause economic losses of more than USD ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Pollination can be a pretty cut-throat process in the plant kingdom ...

Succulents glow in shades of red, green, blue, and more after being infused with afterglow phosphor particles that absorb and slowly release light. CREDIT: Liu et al., Matter 2025 Get the Popular ...