Slippery, drippy goop makes Ralstonia bacteria devastating killers of plants, causing rapid wilting in tomato, potato, and a ...

New evidence shows that precursors of myelin-producing cells — one of the few #brain cell types that continue to be produced ...

A single enzyme that can generate all four nucleoside triphosphates, the building blocks of ribonucleic acid (RNA), has been ...

Black-bulb yam’s mimicry tricks birds into spreading its berrylike clones. The plant's novel strategy helps it spread without ...

Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the University of Southampton, and specializes in animal behavior, evolution, palaeontology, and the environment. Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the ...

Ever feel like your yard is missing something, but you’re not sure what? Tall plants could be the secret ingredient that brings everything together. They offer height and structure, making your garden ...

Each year, trial gardens across the country put the newest varieties from national and international plant brands to the test to see which perform best in their local environments. The resulting data ...

Some of the earliest plants attracted pollinators by producing heat that made these plants glow with infrared light, according to a new set of experiments. The work, published in the journal Science, ...

The worst of the heat and humidity is finally behind us, and autumn ushers in crisp air and brilliant color. Reds, yellows and purples fill the landscape and remind us that fall gardens still have ...

If you want to grow some flowers inside but aren’t the best with plants, here are some options that are easy to grow. Geraniums come in a variety of colors and just need well-draining potting soil and ...

Invasive species pose a critical threat to ecosystems, with far-reaching consequences. Invasive plants can directly interact with native pollinators, while wind-pollinated grasses indirectly alter ...