Scientists decode the DNA of one of America's most iconic trees, the white oak
Highly valued economically, ecologically and culturally, the white oak (Quercus alba) is a keystone forest species and is one ...
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The Flowering Ground Cover That Will Help Your Fruit Trees Thrive In The Garden
If you want to help your fruit trees thrive, consider this companion plant that is easy to grow and delivers numerous ...
Desert plants' clever survival trick: Two dormancy cycles a year ensure survival in harsh conditions
A research team led by Prof. Huang Zhenying from the Institute of Botany of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) has discovered a remarkable survival strategy—a unique seed dormancy cycling mechanism ...
More eggs are being confiscated at the U.S.-Mexico border amid the bird flu outbreak
Eggs are being confiscated at the U.S. border with Mexico amid a bird flu outbreak that has depleted chicken populations.
How plants are able to remember stress without a brain
It may sound strange but plants can remember stress. Scientists are still learning about how plants do this without a brain.