new discovery could reshape crop breeding and resilience
Published in PNAS, the study shows that plants use the hormone abscisic acid (ABA) as a fast‑track messaging…
Wild Blueberries Show Promise in Fight against Heart Disease and Diabetes
Wild blueberries (Vaccinium angustifolium) are North American perennial plants rich in polyphenols, including flavonoids, beneficial to human health.…
Let it grow: Panasonic’s plant formula boosts CO2 absorption
Biotechnology Novitek stimulant shown to boost yields, with carbon credit business in sight A farmer in Tamba, Japan,…
Ginseng adulteration remains a significant concern
The new publication summarizes information on the authenticity of 910 commercial ginseng products reported in 48 peer-reviewed publications.…
Meet The ‘Resurrection Plant’ That Raises From The Dead After Years Without Rain — A Biologist Explains
This remarkable “resurrection” plant can dry out almost completely, lie dormant for decades, only to return to life…
Novonesis collaborates with Noma on new ingredients
What does the Noma-Novonesis flavour partnership mean for food? SummaryNoma and Novonesis collaborate to create innovative flavour experiencesPartnership…
The Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing is getting plants this month
It’s been three years since the crew for the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing Native Plant Nursery set up…
Jeff Koons’ horse-dinosaur sculpture installation begins at LACMA
Jeff Koons stood atop a construction lift and planted a small, silvery gray dudleya succulent on the nose…
Insects trapped in amber shed light on ancient Amazon rainforest
WASHINGTON — Scientists have discovered prehistoric insects preserved in amber for the first time in South America, providing a fresh…