Plants communicate with other organisms by releasing volatile organic compounds into their environment through their flowers, leaves, and roots. These signaling molecules attract pollinators, repel ...
Researchers who manipulate lignin, a molecular fiber that allows plants to grow tall and transport water, unexpectedly discovered its synthesis has more far-reaching effects on plant development than ...
Gregor Mendel described his experiments with pea plants and proved that genes are transmitted in discrete units, with certain ...
Paco Calvo, a researcher at Spain’s University of Murcia, is on a mission. According to New Scientist, he’s attempting to build a solid scientific framework for understanding “plant neurobiology,” ...
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The more we study forests, the more it seems like plants might be cooperating and talking to each other
To the naked eye, a forest is a quiet place, and the trees are the quietest. However, researchers like Dr. Richard Karban, a formally trained ecologist and member of the UC Davis Entomology Department ...
The Trichoderma Associated Space Tomato Inoculation Experiment is a study where researchers are investigating tomato plant growth patterns in a microgravity environment, project co-investigator and ...
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New research has found when plant leaves physically touch each other, they seem to form a biological signalling network to warn each other about the upcoming stress. This can boost their resilience to ...
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Garden experiment vinegar, ash, and turmeric on plants
Explore an intriguing garden experiment using vinegar, ash, and turmeric on plants! In this video, we test how these natural ingredients affect plant growth, soil health, and overall garden vitality.
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