Twisting upwardly on trees and other plants—along with houses and even lampposts—vines are a wonder of nature. However, their ...

Plants interact with a vast array of microorganisms that shape their growth, nutrient uptake, and defense mechanisms through a complex web of chemical ...

Once a seed germinates, it is committed to one location. Plants are sessile—stuck where they started out—forced to cope with ...

Abstract: The plant-wide optimization of the Bayer process aimed at increasing yield and reducing steam consumption is challenging as it optimizes conflicting production indices under dynamic ...

Ferns switch between male and hermaphrodite forms, a process driven by chemical signals. Research shows the plant hormone auxin is key, triggering new growth centers when a male signal is absent.

Abstract: This study examines the impact of atmospheric pressure plasma (APP) on sustainable agriculture, focusing on its mechanisms, sources, and applications in plant care. It highlights APP’s ...

Source: Photo by Ann Bayly-Bruneel / Used with permission. Co-authored by Mark Shelvock and Ann Bayly-Bruneel Every January, the world leans forward and whispers the same familiar instruction: Become ...