In the flowering plant world, reproduction means an intricate succession of events. It begins when a pollen grain that carries the sperm cells lands on the top of the pistil, the female reproductive ...

Most plants allow fungal microorganisms to enter their root cells and provide them with carbohydrates in exchange for a ...

Here’s the thing about nitrogen. It’s essential for life—a key ingredient in both DNA and proteins. It also makes up seventy-eight per cent of the air we breathe. It would be useful for us if we could ...

The monstera (Monstera deliciosa), the National Garden Bureau's 2025 choice for houseplant of the year, goes by many names. Because of the shape of its leaves, the tropical native is sometimes called ...

The peptide, named NON-DEFENSIN PEPTIDE ATTRACTANT 1 (NPA1), represents the first non-defensin-type attractant identified in dicots and expands the known diversity of fertilization cues in flowering ...

Ever wondered if there’s a world where plants grow lush and healthy without demanding a weekly feeding frenzy? It’s not a fantasy. Some plants thrive with barely any fertilizer, giving gardeners the ...

Researchers led by Dr. LI Hongju from the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology (IGDB) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have revealed that the female gamete in flowering plants controls ...

Most plants allow fungal microorganisms to enter their root cells and provide them with carbohydrates in exchange for a better supply of nutrients and ...