Plants use a clever cellular signal to keep growing and flowering as seasons shift and climate conditions become less ...

Harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to study plant microbiomes—communities of microbes living in and around ...

Once a seed germinates, it is committed to one location. Plants are sessile—stuck where they started out—forced to cope with whatever conditions arrive next. The only way out of trouble is to rebuild ...

What makes plants grow to a certain size? From the tiniest cells to whole leaves, roots, and stems, growth has to be carefully coordinated—but until now, it has been hard to compare findings from ...

Microplastics reduce plants’ water and nutrient intake by clogging root systems Studies show microplastics also inhibit photosynthesis, stunting plant growth U.S. crop yields could drop by up to 13.5% ...

Ice and snow are usually a major concern in January. However, the unseasonably warm weather earlier in December has some ...

Repotting is essential for container gardens. Plants outgrow their pots and need new homes. Doing this task at the right time ...

This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 2. The intricate interplay of plant hormones is pivotal in regulating various aspects of plant growth and development, from seed ...

If you would like to add spring-flowering trees to your landscape, January and February are excellent months to plant them.

Expert gardener explains which plants and trees need pruning in January, as it will promote growth later in the year for lush ...

Did you hear about the two friends who enjoyed watching birds from up in a tree house? Unfortunately, they had a falling out. Maybe trees don’t really like to be climbed anyway, if a researcher from ...