In the dry and windswept plains of the Adré refugee camp in eastern Chad, a grove of young neem trees stands as a testament ...

The new year kicked off with some new alignments in the Washington tree fruit industry, following the closure of the Sage Fruit sales desk at the end of 2024. It’s yet another sign of the challenges ...

The baobab tree in Zanzibar undergoes a fascinating seasonal cycle. Its striking white flowers bloom briefly in early December, creating a spectacular contrast against its massive trunk. By February, ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the ...

Currently the global citrus industry is facing a crisis due to the outbreak of citrus greening disease, a bacterial disease causing fruit drop and tree death. The disease, also known as HLB ...

This oak tree has stood in this very spot since long before he or I walked the Earth. It is early winter when MacKenzie, an atmospheric scientist and director of Birmingham University Institute ...

Credit: Whitney Curtis/WashU Pawpaw trees suppress plant diversity through dense, shady growth, creating unpredictable ecosystems, but fostering diverse patches can enhance fruit production. Pawpaw ...

The baobab tree, often referred to as the “tree of life”, has been a cornerstone of Chimanimani’s ecosystem and livelihoods for generations. Known for its nutrient-rich fruit, which is high ...