High school seniors who plan to study plant science in college can apply for the Janet B. Carson scholarship. The $2,000 ...

Researchers have uncovered a molecular trick used by hornwort plants that could help future crops capture carbon dioxide more efficiently. A unique protein feature called RbcS-STAR causes the key ...

As we honor Women’s History Month in Nevada, we reflect on women's changing roles in agriculture from field labor to shaping its evolution through innovation ...

Advances in organ and computer models are raising the prospect that some animal experiments could be eliminated. But there ...

A 17-year-old whiz kid whose Southern California home was at the center of an FBI and hazmat squad probe last week said the ...

In other developments, EPA, HHS, and USDA aim to reduce US pesticide use, and several NSF infrastructure projects face delays ...

An international team of researchers has uncovered a remarkable molecular trick used by a unique group of land plants, one that could eventually be engineered into crops like wheat and rice to ...

Genes that play a key role in the formation of an infectious organ used by parasitic plants have been identified by plant scientists at RIKEN. This discovery fills a gap in our understanding of how ...

For all their variation, these seeds share a common trait: They’re native to the Midwest. These species genetically adapted over thousands of years and sustain the region’s ecosystems. That ...

Almost all plants live in close symbiosis with so-called mycorrhizal fungi – an important symbiosis for absorbing essential ...

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A traditional Brazilian plant shows unexpected strength against arthritis A humble Brazilian coastal plant used in folk medicine is now backed by science as a potential natural fighter against ...