When wind or other disturbances detach winged maple seeds called samaras from their parent tree, they spin through the air—and can even spin when it's raining. Impacts by high-speed raindrops only ...

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Food science and entomology researchers from the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station teamed up to harness plasma and measure its effects on rice seed.

Onions are a kitchen staple that can be planted in either spring or autumn and are easy to grow in a sunny spot. The Which? Gardening experts have grown and tasted onions from sets (little bulbs), ...

A study suggests that moss genomes tick differently than seed-plant genomes, experiencing fewer rearrangements and thus being more collinear. This may explain their smaller and less variable ...

Injury-induced regeneration allows plants to restore lost or damaged cells, tissues and organs and thus to survive severe injuries. A recent study shows that the microRNA396–GROWTH REGULATING ...

Those planted in pots can simply be moved to a frost-free spot, such as an unheated greenhouse. For dahlias growing in the ground, you will need to lift and store the tubers and store them in a pot of ...

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