Leaves produce food for the plant through a process called ... The cross-section of a leaf reveals its complex structure. The waxy cuticle surface on the outside protects the leaf and prevents ...

Scientists from the Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research, the University of Cologne, and the University of ...

Erucamide, a fatty acid amide produced by plants, has antibacterial properties and may be useful as an ecofriendly pesticide ...