New research suggests Earth was once a purple planet. Early microbes used retinal, not chlorophyll, for photosynthesis.

If the leaves of your citrus tree are yellow, it’s a sign that they are deficient in the minerals — nitrogen and magnesium t ...

Genetic engineering in roses is a cutting-edge scientific process that involves altering the plant’s DNA to change its ...

Scientists study how tiny pigments in leaves use quantum mechanics to transfer energy efficiently for better solar panels.

Hazelnuts have long been prized as a tasty and nutritious food. Found in forests statewide in Missouri, they are a favorite wild edible for many people. Squirrels and other small mammals feast on the ...

When you're new to the plant game, though, it can feel overwhelming when people talk about things like "indirect light" or an "internode." Internodes are the areas between the nodes (more on nodes ...

Mitchell says phototropism is “nature’s magic” and is responsible for plants being able to stretch their stems, leaves, and budding flowers toward the strongest source of light. With that said, the ...

More than two billion years ago, cyanobacteria started to produce oxygen in the primarily toxic atmosphere of Earth.

Lentils and beans are both rich in carbohydrates, protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. They can help improve metabolic and ...

The UW-Madison researchers found that a photoreceptor called cryptochrome 1 (cry1) not only controls stem growth but also ...

Cyanobacteria began contributing oxygen to Earth’s mostly noxious atmosphere more than 2 billion years ago. The photosystem ...

The chemical manufacturer affected natural resources to the tune of over $1 billion and contributed to a rise in cancer cases ...