When cold and flu season comes around, we take steps like getting our flu shots and taking immune supplements to strengthen ...
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As climate change drives more frequent and intense heat waves, plants face growing challenges to survive and remain ...
Many plant species parasitize other plants by latching on and taking the nutrients their hosts need to survive. But sometimes, plants steal more than nutrients; they take genes.
In 2011, a devastating earthquake struck the eastern part of Japan, triggering the Fukushima nuclear power plant accident and resulting in widespread radioactive contamination, including in ...
Flowering plants exhibit a remarkable array of reproductive strategies that underpin terrestrial biodiversity and ecosystem function. At the heart of this diversity lies the interplay between floral ...
Saltwater is typically lethal for plants. As sea levels rise, agricultural crops in coastal regions are especially susceptible to damage, so scientists are racing to find solutions to this problem.