Researchers have developed a robot that identifies different plant species at various stages of growth by 'touching' their leaves with an electrode. The robot can measure properties such as surface ...

This robot has the potential to aid in crop management by assisting both large-scale farmers and agricultural experts in ...

Icons of beauty, providers of sustenance, even symbols of divinity — blossoming plants have assumed a deep significance to ...

Fall is in full swing, and, for many people, that means raking leaves. But, what if you just left them on the ground?

In the kingdom of plants, all flowering plants have certain structures and functions in common. Understanding the function of these parts can help in the success of the plant’s survival. The parts of ...

Damiana is a medicinal herb with a long history of use in Mexico. It is known mostly as an aphrodisiac but may have other ...

The process of changing leaf colors is often referred to as “fall foliage.” But what exactly happens scientifically to cause ...

Plant ecology is a sub-discipline of ecology focussed on the distribution and abundance of plants, and their interactions with the biotic and abiotic environment. Analysis of the FLUXNET2015 ...

Biologists at Washington University in St. Louis have discovered the origin of a curious duplication that gives plants ...

Mansion owners need to pay their fair share and be given a disincentive to not squander our limited collective energy ...

As the Earth faces unprecedented climate change, a look into the planet's deep past may provide vital insights into what may ...

Plants recycle resources from wilting flowers, storing them to enhance future reproduction and resource allocation.