Globally, soils store more than twice as much carbon as the atmosphere. Therefore, carbon uptake and release by soils constitutes a strong regulator of atmospheric concentrations of the greenhouse gas ...

Before Homo sapiens arrived, Europe's forests were not dense and dark but shaped by open and light-rich woodland landscapes. Researchers have analyzed 917 native forest plant species in Central and ...

Auxin is the first plant hormone—or "phytohormone"—ever identified, with its discovery dating to the late 19th and early 20th ...

Scientists at the Missouri Botanical Garden are preserving diverse plant species. And, how micronutrients could help address world hunger.

Roots "feel" gravity to extend and anchor themselves in the soil, but they can alter their growth direction toward a water source when needed. However, according to a new study by scientists at the ...

Not all plants can be stored in a seed bank. Cryopreservation offers an alternative, but critics question whether this form of conservation will work.

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Steelmaker Cleveland-Cliffs will indefinitely idle three steel plants this summer, saying Friday that it is being buffeted by sluggish demand and pricing for some products ...

Credit: Jacky Hobbs/Future Pruning shrubs and perennials in May can reward you with neater plants and tremendous future flowering displays. There is a lot to do in the garden this month, but do not ...

House plants can be fussy - demanding a certain spot in the house, needing special soil to be planted in, and requiring just the right amount of moisture to thrive. So as the mercury creeps up in ...

As spring approaches, it's time to get your shears ready as certain plants need pruning to guarantee a profusion of blooms the following year. BBC presenter and gardening expert Monty Don has ...

With May taking us into the middle of spring, it's a great opportunity to introduce some new plants. There are plenty of flowers that are perfect for planting at this time of year. Yellow ...

It might sound simple, but increasing how often you water your plants during the summer is key to keeping them from drying out. Hannah Rowson advises that the ideal time to water is early in the ...