Orphan genes, found only in specific lineages, are key drivers of new functions and phenotypic traits. This discovery lays a ...

Dartmouth scientists sniff out the genes — and identify a new chemical compound — that drive titus arum's pungent odor. The ...

Palo verde beetles are large, root-boring insects that typically infest palo verde trees. Here's how to tell if your trees ...

The more a plant species invests in defense, the less potential it has for growth, according to a new study. Research made ...

As well as needing essential plant nutrients, plants need a certain level of temperature for successful growth. This is ...

Identifying the early signs of female cannabis plant early on is crucial for ensuring a successful grow. Spotting these signs can help you differentiate between male and female plants before the ...

Alluring, like sirens, some vicious weeds produce beautiful flowers in calming purple hues. Here are the problematic blossoms ...

The more a plant species invests in defense, the less potential it has for growth, according to a study. Research made possible by open science provides new insights into plant adaptation and ...

Research shows that, instead of replanting rainforests, allowing them to bounce back naturally would store loads of carbon ...

Researchers have developed a robot that identifies different plant species at various stages of growth by 'touching' their leaves with an electrode. The robot can measure properties such as surface ...

Brown University biologists identified when tomatoes are most vulnerable to heat and how some varieties resist it.

This paper discusses how the DMA can be used for quality assurance work to investigate and determine “assignable causes of ...