Glucosinolates are sulphur‐containing secondary metabolites predominantly found in Brassicaceae and other related plants. They are integral to plant defence, functioning both as deterrents against ...

Plants are continuously exposed to solar ultraviolet (UV) radiation, which, while potentially damaging, also functions as an essential environmental signal. The responses to UV radiation encompass a ...

By Carole Rollins April 22 is Earth Day. This year’s theme is “Our Power, Our Planet.” Earth Day reminds us of nature’s ...

A team of researchers made a groundbreaking discovery that could "turbocharge crop yields," according to the Boyce Thompson Institute. The findings pertained to the unique traits of small land plants ...

Plants reflect urban climate and soil conditions with remarkable precision. Using more than 80 million observations from plant identification apps, researchers at the Max Planck Institute for ...

In Florida’s wetlands, the carnivorous pitcher plant is blurring the lines between predator and ally. Home to entire unique ecosystems, there are more to these ancient organisms than many realize. So ...

About 700 Missourians turned out Saturday to do their part for the Missouri ecosystem. The Runge Conservation Nature Center hosted its annual native plant sale Saturday morning in partnership with ...

Have you dreamed of creating a calm and cozy spot at home to relax and recharge, but don’t think you can spare the space? You don’t need a “man cave,” “she shed” or even a whole room to retreat to.

From resilient succulent species to tough perennials and flowers, these are the plants to choose if you need greenery that ...

The Audubon Center for Native Plants at Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve is growing. A $15,000 grant from the Garden Club of ...