How do plants adapt to water stress as climate change continues to increase across the globe? This is what a recent study ...

How different plants manage water stress may reshape climate models. Scientists now say soil drying isn’t one-size-fits-all.

Cytokinins are a class of plant hormones that play a crucial role in regulating various aspects of plant growth and development, including cell division, shoot and root development, and leaf ...

In winter, less sunlight comes in through windows, so plants should be moved closer to the light. In summer, they can be ...

New research from Northern Arizona University points to the idea that, under some conditions, plants can "curate" their ...

Understanding plant-microbiome dynamics offers insights into stress adaptation, crucial for sustainable agriculture and ...

Any home gardener knows they have to tailor their watering regime for different plants. Forgetting to water their flowerbed ...

Texas Tech University has acquired a phenotype machine to allow researchers to efficiently breed crops with survival traits in extreme environments.

The cutting edge technology being used as part of a research project at the Drayton Valley Water Plant has yielded positive results and cost savings for the Town.

Fortunately, not all plants are parched for water. There are many, like succulents, that originate in hot, dry climates and which have evolved to require little H20.

A canola crushing plant opened last year in northwest Kansas giving a new market to farmers. Canola compared to a crop like corn needs about 40% less water.

And plants exposed to polluted air produce less chlorophyll A, a key pigment for absorbing light, meaning they make less energy and oxygen. Purslane isn’t the only urban plant turning to solo ...