Lasers Shed Light on Photosynthesis
Plants turn sunlight into fuel in a process called photosynthesis, but how exactly does it work? Find out from U. of Michigan physicists.
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Watching Plants with Project Budburst
Join communities across the world in observing plant life cycles – any plant, any place, any time – by participating in Project Budburst.
Springtime Plants and Sheltering in Place
Springtime plants are proving their worth more than ever as most of the world continues to shelter in place from COVID-19.
Intense Lawn Mowing Lowers Biodiversity, Favors Pests
Mowing lawns less frequently and allowing grass to grow may result in greater plant and pollinator biodiversity and fewer pests.…
Parasitic Plant Has Edge in Evolutionary Arms Race
By Cameron Duke The relationship between a parasite and its host can be a contentious one. Their interests are in…
Medicinal Plants to Nourish the Soul
By Daniela Zarate White sage. Peyote. Opium Poppy. African Dream Root. What do all these species have in common? These…
Steroid Hormones Protect Cotton from Drought
By Radhika Desikan As you are reading this, chances are that you are wearing something made of cotton, or have…
Curing Plant Blindness at Botanical Gardens and Farms
“Plant blindness,” the lack of awareness of plants and their importance, is addressed by botanical gardens and agricultural farms.
An Evolutionary Approach to Conserving Plant Habitats
By Mackenzie Myers To conserve plant habitats, a traditional approach to biodiversity—species richness, or saving as many species as possible—might…
Plants Communicate with Neighbors in Response to Touch
By Radhika Desikan How well do you and your neighbour know each other? Chances are, very little these days. But…