Earth formed roughly 4.5 billion years ago, yet the first land plants appeared only about 550 million years ago. In that vast span of botanical time, certain species developed traits that allow them ...

Plants function as holobionts—integrated systems composed of the host and its associated microbiome—that together shape the ...

Facing both climate change and a crashing pollinator population, plants may be evolving to attract pollinators rather than ...

While humans can escape the heat by seeking shade or shedding layers, plants remain rooted in place. So how do they survive extreme heat? It's a question many have wondered—and now, science has an ...

Aquatic plants are specialized evolutionary groups adapted to life in water. They play critical roles as food and medicinal supplies (e.g., lotus root and foxnut) and industrial raw materials (e.g., ...

Aquatic plants are specialized evolutionary groups adapted to life in water. They play critical roles as food and medicinal supplies (e.g., lotus root and foxnut) and industrial raw materials (e.g., ...

Plants experience a wide spectrum of abiotic and biotic challenges—from drought, salinity and temperature extremes to pathogen attack. Beyond immediate reactions, many species exhibit a form of ...

Plant roots are far more than simple absorption organs: they can adjust their structure to better cope with water stress. Scientists at the University of Geneva (UNIGE), in collaboration with the ...

Plant roots are far more than simple absorption organs: they can adjust their structure to better cope with water stress. Scientists at the University of Geneva (UNIGE), in collaboration with the ...

A film looking at how plants adapt in order to deal with the different seasons of the year. Suitable for Key Stage 1, Key ...

This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 2, SDG 13 and SDG 15. This special collection captures the depth and diversity of scientific advances in plant biology and agricultural ...