Growth-derived mechanical conflicts between tissues are crucial during plant organogenesis. In-depth 3D growth analysis combined with genetics and mechanical modelling reveal that rapid and ...

Federico Balestra, standing in his recently expanded West Haven manufacturing facility, was surrounded by boxes full of black winter truffles — a delicate fungus that grows at the roots of oak ...

Many seeds can be sown outside at this time of year, but the weather still likely to be often quite cold and blustery in April, you might find that it's worth investing in additional kit, which we've ...

Whole-foods and plant-based diets prioritize plant foods and minimize processed foods and animal products. These diets are associated with several health benefits, such as reduced risk of diabetes ...

When it comes to caring for your plants there are some tools that are essential for saving you both time and effort. A plant mister is one of these. The simple sprayer can help you regulate the ...

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has welcomed his 14th child, a son named Seldon Lycurgus, with Neuralink executive Shivon Zilis. This marks their fourth child together, following the ...

Traditional plant stands seem to come in two styles: those mid-century-modern ones that stay low to the ground and fit just one big pot, and the more bookshelf-style bamboo units with a few ...

A compilation of genomes from species in the genus Solanum could help scientists to blend the best aspects of productive staple crops and genetically diverse but under-studied indigenous crops.

Elon Musk and Shivon Zilis announce the birth of their fourth child, Seldon Lycurgus, highlighting his Punjabi roots. They already share twins Strider and Azure, and daughter Arcadia. Seldon's ...

Figure 1. Illustration of the four approaches used for linking root traits and ecosystem functioning in forests. GPP, gross primary productivity; NUE, nutrient-use efficiency. Approach I: root trait ...