As Australia swelters through a scorching summer, the nation's flora is facing not just extreme heat, but also prolonged heat ...

The discovery of a new species in the Andean cloud forests of northern Peru has reinforced the vital role of citizen science ...

Plants play a key role in regulating Earth’s climate, but recent research suggests that rising temperatures could disrupt this balance, because plants are leaking more water than previously thought.

The interactions between plants and microorganisms — encompassing symbiosis, biocontrol, and pathogenic encounters — play a ...

Plants face unique challenges and opportunities as human activities reshape natural landscapes and introduce novel ...

Across many North American forests, recent years with exceptional area burned are not unprecedented when considering the multi-century perspective offered by fire-scarred trees. Nevertheless ...

Most life on Earth depends upon plants for energy. Plants capture light from the sun and use it to build up chemical stores of energy. This is called photosynthesis. The basic structure of a plant ...

Feb. 10, 2025 — It's 1999, the 21st century is on the horizon, and California has big plans for marine conservation. New legislation has presented a mandate to establish an ambitious network of ...

Microbial-mediated transformation of dissolved organic matter molecules increases by 260% and 193% under long-term organic and chemical fertilization, respectively, according to a long-term soil ...

Whether you’re planting in your yard, on a windowsill, or in a public space, you can help create more bird-friendly habitats with native plants. Find the best plants for your area (and where to get ...