Understanding how roots grow can help us develop plants that—for example—are more resistant to drought. Research by Prof.

In the Mekong Delta, farmers and locals still gather the flowers on wooden boats. Now, the ritual’s also become a photo op.

I’ve seen various cold stratification methods for seeds, including using empty milk containers, buckets, and ice cube trays.

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The wax leaf Ligustrum is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that typically grows to ... The first thing you'll need to do when you plant your shrub is to choose the right spot. You'll need a site that ...

Ten years ago, a mysterious new disease was found sweeping through Hawaii’s native ‘ohi‘a forests, killing off the foundation ...

Now, researchers are in a race against time. They say most of the vast ‘ohi‘a forests on Hawaii island will be gone in the ...

Plants grow taller and wider with cambium stem cells, supporting strength, stability, and environmental resilience.

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