Wild Relative of Wheat Could Help Curb Disease
Stem rust might be the bane of a wheat crop, but researchers may have found a solution that could protect the popular grain.
Read MoreStem rust might be the bane of a wheat crop, but researchers may have found a solution that could protect the popular grain.
Read MorePlants need water to grow, but too much water creates a perfect environment for plant bacteria, viruses, and fungi to thrive. How does this work, exactly? By Neha Jain Plants need water to grow. But too much water isn’t good for them either. Scientists have found that excessive rain and high humidity levels allow disease-causing bacteria to attack plants by creating a moist environment that makes them more susceptible to bacterial infections. When conditions are right, plants can be infected with bacteria, viruses, and fungi. While scientists and farmers have…
Read MoreIt’s hot outside! Climate change is heating up the Himalayas, changing vegetation patterns and affecting the flow of water to people living at the base.
Read MorePlants turn sunlight into fuel in a process called photosynthesis, but how exactly does it work? Find out from U. of Michigan physicists.
Read MoreArborsculpture is an ancient practice that combines art and science, humanity and nature, to deliver innovative and contemporary creations.
Read MoreWe now know more about plant DNA and how plants share genetic material with one another. Welcome to the horizontal genome transfer!
Read MoreJoin communities across the world in observing plant life cycles – any plant, any place, any time – by participating in Project Budburst.
Read MoreQueen bees produce different proteins when they are stressed, and this new discovery could change how we monitor hive conditions.
Read MoreHazards posed by pesticides to human health and the environment have long been a bone of contention, leaving people confused and in need of clear guidelines.
Read MoreSpringtime plants are proving their worth more than ever as most of the world continues to shelter in place from COVID-19.
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