The onset of sudden cold spells can threaten plant survival, especially during early growth phases. But how do plants detect ...

Scientists have discovered that a molecule known for defending animal immune systems called itaconate also plays a powerful role in plants. Researchers showed that itaconate not only exists in plant ...

The field of agriculture is witnessing a major evolution as researchers turn towards sustainable and eco-friendly methods to ...

Plants lengthen and bend to secure access to sunlight. Despite observing this phenomenon for centuries, scientists do not fully understand it. Now, scientists have discovered that two plant factors -- ...

From morning glories spiraling up fence posts to grape vines corkscrewing through arbors, twisted growth is a problem-solving tool found throughout the plant kingdom. Roots "do the twist" all the time ...

A research team from Korea have uncovered how plants rapidly activate a hidden genetic “switch” helping them survive in cold ...