Plant Species Evolved to Plant Colony, Solves Water Shortage

Medicine & Technology May 17, 2021

A species of plant had evolved to thrive in a harsh environment. The staghorn plant forms a colony and provides a solution to water shortage.

Buried 142-Year-Old Seed Experiment in a Bottle Still Ongoing, Longest Running Germination Study

May 13, 2021

Michigan State University continues the longest-running experiment on germination. William James Beal's seed bottles have been dug after 140 years and will be buried again.

Ancient Date Palm Tree Genomes Germinated from 2,000-Year-Old Seeds

May 06, 2021

Researchers have successfully sequenced the genome of a 2,000-year-old extinct date palm tree at the Center for Genomics and Systems Biology of Abu Dhabi.

Corn Waste Finds New Purpose in Water Treatment Studies

Apr 27, 2021

Almost half of the corn harvest ends up in waste, especially after the kernels have been harvested. A new study might offer another purpose for these discarded parts.

Rare and Exotic Cactus from Amazon Rainforest is Set to Flower for the First Time in the UK

Feb 18, 2021

A rare and exotic cactus from the Amazon rainforest is set to flower for the first time in the UK. But here's the catch, it only blooms once for 12 hours before it dies.

How Do Plants Sense Attacks from Herbivores?

Feb 17, 2021

Researchers discuss the elicitors in plants that signal them to protect themselves from the attacks of herbivores.

Why Are Plants Not Poisoned By Their Own Defensive Toxins?

Jan 15, 2021

Plants produce defensive toxins, and yet they are not poisoned by them.

These Transparent Plants and Animals are a Must See

Jan 06, 2021

These six see-through animals and plants let you see what's inside their transparent bodies, a perfect camouflage to avoid their predators.

Dodder Plants Rely on Host Plants for Flowering Cycle

Sep 02, 2020

Dodders, a parasitic plant, relies on host plants for its flowering cycle by eavesdropping on host plant genes. Scientists hope to use their research to help agriculturist naturally get rid of parasitic weeds.

5 Most Dangerous Plants in Existence

Aug 03, 2020

To remind us of the creatively scary ways nature instilled fear in humans, here are eight of the most dangerous plants in existence:

Plant Blindness May Lead To Disastrous Consequences

May 04, 2019

A phenomenon scientists refer to as “Plant Blindness” meant that people forget to express appreciation to the flora around us and this could lead to disastrous effect not only on the environment but on human health as well.

Plants Have Incredible 'Brains' That Are Actually cells

Jun 06, 2017

Scientists have proved that just like humans and animals, even plants have brains. A recent study shows that a group of cells act as the brains of plants responsible for decision-making during germination.

Improved Genome Of Spinach Plants Discovered By Researchers

May 25, 2017

Breeders could improve spinach genome more as researchers conducted genome sequencing in spinach plants.

Researchers Decoded How Plants Tell Time Based On A Protein

May 18, 2017

Researchers have finally discovered how plants tell time.

Plants Have Been Named After Famous Hollywood Actors Arnold Schwarzenegger And Danny DeVito: A Rare And Interesting Initiative

Apr 28, 2017

Biologists have recently surprised all when they named two plants after the popular actors Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito.