Imagine if a plant in a farmer's field could warn a grower that it needs water? Or if a farmer could signal to plants that ...

Researchers at the Salk Institute have discovered a way to make soil fungus work harder, delivering more nutrients to plants.

In the microscopic battlefield of plant-microbe interactions, plants are constantly fighting off invading bacteria. New research reveals just how clever these bacterial invaders can be.

Growing corn is exciting to watch as it goes from a small, humble seedling to a tall and sturdy plant and eventually produces cobs of corn. However, counting on your harvest in advance could lead ...

A new study has investigated how the relationship between mean annual precipitation (MAP) and grassland biomass changes when one or more nutrients are added. The authors show that precipitation and ...

If you love gardening and have some extra coffee grounds around, you’ll be glad to know that those grounds can help boost ...

Slugs can wreak havoc on your garden, with these pests known to feed on a variety of plants, from seedlings to leaves.

Learn more about three foliar-applied insecticides for Syngenta's in-season insect management portfolio in the U.S.

Can you tell us a little about yourself?I grew up in Bela Bela, a small town outside Pretoria. I completed my schooling there before moving to Pretoria to further my studies in the early years of ...

Vapam® HL is currently registered for use on soils after harvest and before planting of various crops in Wisconsin, but not for ginseng, which is why a special registration is necessary. The special ...

Plant genetics deals with heredity in plants, specifically mechanisms of hereditary transmission and variation of inherited characteristics. Plant genetics differs from animal genetics in a number ...

The key to packing your plants for a move is choosing a box that's slightly larger than the plant and keeping them secure in ...