A large-scale remote sensing study on water use by chia suggests that chia could be a sustainable choice for agriculture, consuming 13-38% less water than alfalfa, corn, and soybean, while ...

It is considered one of the most indestructible houseplants due to its hardiness and ability to tolerate a variety of ...

Even our book selections may be influenced by temperature and hours of daylight. As the leaves change color, I reach for books coordinating with autumnal hues.

Plant immunity is the inherent or induced capacity of plants to withstand or ward off biological attack by pathogens. Molecules released from pathogens are recognised by plant cell surface ...

A Canadian company that got its start distilling a milk byproduct into spirits and a large cooperative owned by Great Lakes dairy farmers broke ground on a new Michigan plant that will unite their ...

A sunny and dry weekend lies ahead, great for seeing the beginning of changing leaves. The latest fall colors ... blooming wildflowers including lead plant, rattlesnake master, prairie clover ...

As green colors fade, the leaves turn to reds, yellows, and oranges. Like chlorophyll is to green, each fall color has a chemical that gives its hue. So, we know why leaves change color.

Plant and gardening-related hobbies have been scientifically proven to reduce stress and improve both mental and physical health… which is why so many people seem to have taken up the pastime ...