plant research

Recent study measured for the first time how much nectar is produced in urban areas and discovered residential gardens accounted for the vast majority

New sensors make it possible to monitor sugar levels in real time deep in the plant tissues—something that has previously been impossible

Scientists find that planting monocultures could have a detrimental effect on the surrounding soil water content, but propose a three-step method to remedy this issue

Even though yam is a staple crop for West Africa, there has been limited research to improve the genetic diversity or productivity

Grant will allow startup to conduct research and development work on multispectral photomorphogenesis in rotary aeroponic cultivation chambers

Scientists find natural decline of cyst nematodes in California crops is likely due to a diverse population of fungi killing these pests

Physicists use atomic magnetometers to measure the biomagnetic signals of the carnivorous plant

Scientists are using plant breeding and genetic engineering to develop less allergenic varieties of wheat and peanuts

In a recent study in Spain, researchers were able to reduce disease occurrence using an integrated disease management approach at a commercial olive grove

The bean varieties that farmers want to grow are usually different than the varieties consumers want to purchase—until now