Not all plants can be stored in a seed bank. Cryopreservation offers an alternative, but critics question whether this form of conservation will work.

When a plant species spreads beyond its habitat, it is usually seen as a threat to native flora and fauna. But what happens ...

Many plants, and a few other organisms, can expedite diversification even further by doubling their number of chromosomes.

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Scientists at the Missouri Botanical Garden are preserving diverse plant species. And, how micronutrients could help address world hunger.

The timing of plants' root placement is due to autophagy, the recycling pathway many people associate with health benefits ...

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A new study combining satellite imagery with genetic analysis reveals that climate and land use changes are driving increased ...

Discover how your spring annuals like pansies and sweet alyssum can shine in containers this season. Learn tips on managing ...

The mechanisms underlying virus perception and immune activation in plants remain poorly understood. Recent work shows that in rice, an E3 ubiquitin ligase senses viral coat proteins to activate ...