Polyploidy, or whole-genome duplication (WGD), is a major mechanism of genome evolution across the tree of life and is ...

Plants and trees send their roots into the ground to soak up water and nutrients from the soil. Until now, scientists ...

Plant architecture influences the microenvironment throughout the crop canopy. Plants with a more erect leaf architecture ...

Until now, scientists believed that plant roots were primarily concentrated near the surface. However, research published in ...

You’ve likely heard about the concept of eating 30 plant points a week – a goal that focuses on variety rather than volume. The idea is straightforward: A point is given for every ‘new ...

Many top-tier Grow a Garden pets include effects that boost these prickly plants in various ways. With the right setup, the cactus is the best Grow a Garden seed for late-game growing.

Retired biologist Tami Gingrich explores the hidden lives of spittlebugs inside their unique homes — frothy blobs surrounding ...