Research team found that spores went farther in hot and windy conditions, and stayed closer to the canopy in humid, wet conditions

Potential exists to increase water-use efficiency with new technology that more accurately detects when plants need to be watered

Humans who live by hunting and foraging wild foods have to put more effort into chewing than people living from farming, who eat a softer diet

How sea wheatgrass could help bread wheat resist pests and disease

Genetics techniques will play an important role in breeding better potatoes

Peas that like it hot

Study examines the impact of leaf wax on plant survival in harsh climates

New research will unearth valuable clues about how viruses, insects, and plants interact and could lead to new interventions to safeguard the food supply

To boost crop yields, scientists have developed a method to make a low-cost, biocompatible fertilizer with carbon dots derived from rapeseed pollen

Digging in the dirt