Recent research into bacterial cellulose patches may speed plants' recovery, improve grafting and help with preservation.

Mitchell says phototropism is “nature’s magic” and is responsible for plants being able to stretch their stems, leaves, and budding flowers toward the strongest source of light. With that said, the ...

A vast field of tall, skinny trees sways in a light breeze. In the future, poplar trees in a scene like this could be a ...

Evergreens are the foundation of any well-designed garden, providing structure, texture and interest at all times of year.

Hungarian researchers at ELTE Eötvös Loránd University and the HUN-REN Center for Energy Research have shown that the leaves ...

Most neurons that carry signals regarding movement and higher-level functions, such as thinking and reading ... Interneurons have a multipolar structure that allows them to receive multiple signals ...

In this case the reason is biological. Bathrooms are typically humid while snake plants prefer dry conditions. Its leaves and roots may rot quickly—that’s not good when it comes to attracting ...

Kobe University researcher has uncovered the purpose of the structure that inspired its name—revealing a novel mechanism by which plants ensure reproduction.

Kobe University researcher has uncovered the purpose of the structure that inspired its name — revealing a novel mechanism by which plants ensure reproduction.

The pleurae also serve as a division between other organs in the body, preventing them from interfering with the function of the lungs. They also serve as a barrier to infectious diseases that might ...

Bergan explains more about the roles of plant leaf structure and ear flex in corn performance in the brief video provided. For water-stressed fields, choose taller, pendulum-leaf hybrids that can ...

This "frustration" leaves them in a highly reactive state ... where the acid-base pair exists within the same molecular structure, making it easier to adjust their reactivity by simply changing ...