Stanford scientists reveal that meandering rivers existed long before plants stabilized their banks, challenging a central ...

Plants that reproduce exclusively by self-pollination arise from populations with extremely low diversity to begin with. The research not only adds a facet to possible evolutionary strategies, but ...

Herbaria, or "museums for plants," house millions of samples collected over centuries. Stanford biologist Barnabas Daru shares how modern technology can unlock this treasure trove, providing ...

New research claims that tomato plants in the Galápagos might actually be de-evolving and picking up ancient traits.

The unique architecture of some ball-like plants high in trees in Fiji lets violent ants live peacefully and feed the plant with valuable droppings.

Fragrant garden staples like thyme, basil and lavender—part of the sprawling mint family—are hiding some super-sized secrets ...

Rachel Feltman: For Scientific American’s Science Quickly, I’m Rachel Feltman. What do you think of when you hear the words “invasive plant?” According to some botanists, our mindset ...

Plants transport water and nutrients from their environment through specialized pores. Researchers at the University of Geneva (UNIGE) have shed light on a little-known but essential mechanism for ...

Science Partner Journal Plant Phenomics is an online-only Open Access journal published in affiliation with the State Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics & Germplasm Enhancement, Nanjing Agricultural ...

Some stinky plants independently evolved an enzyme to take the same molecule behind our bad breath and turn it into the smell of rotting flesh.

About 250 people from the ag industry gathered to talk shop and make connections at the event put on by the 39 North Agtech ...

Find out whether this simple kitchen byproduct can actually give your plants a boost. Water from washing off rice contains nutrients and microorganisms that boost plant growth and improve soil ...