The Balsa (Ochroma pyramidale) is the lightest and softest wood in the world. Learn where it grows, how its low density makes it lighter than cork, and why it's essential for everything from model ...

Plant genetics deals with heredity in plants, specifically mechanisms of hereditary transmission and variation of inherited characteristics. Plant genetics differs from animal genetics in a number of ...

Species mixing is known to influence leaf litter decomposition, but its effects on root decomposition remain poorly understood. This study reveals strong non-additive mixing effects in absorptive root ...