The name might sound like a Nordic god, but it is actually the molecular machinery that allows many different species to eat ...

A tiny plant’s molecular “velcro” could help crops turn sunlight into food more efficiently. An international team of ...

Researchers have demonstrated a technique for successfully encapsulating bacteria that can then be stored and applied to plants to improve plant growth and protect against pests and pathogens. The ...

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In the last two columns I discussed the first two environmental factors affecting plant growth and the distribution of plants — light and temperature. This week, I will look at the third factor — ...

New research has found when plant leaves physically touch each other, they seem to form a biological signalling network to warn each other about the upcoming stress. This can boost their resilience to ...

In the last column I discussed light — the first environmental factor affecting plant growth and the distribution of plants. The week, I will look at the second factor — temperature. Temperature ...

Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have identified a bacterial genus that promotes root growth and nitrogen uptake in plants. The findings open new possibilities for developing ...

Aerial view of a Plano water tower on Windhaven Parkway near Parkwood Boulevard and Spring Creek Parkway on Monday, Aug. 21, 2023, in Plano. A mixed used development is planned on farm land owned by ...

This wildlife feature follows the mule deer from its first on-screen appearance, beginning with its distinctive ears and immediate alert behavior. As the episode moves into antler biology, researchers ...

CO2 can stimulate plant growth, but only when enough nitrogen is available—and that key ingredient has been seriously miscalculated. A new study finds that natural nitrogen fixation has been ...