THERE are numerous instances where a genus or other group of plants is characterized by particular chemical constituents. In the Eucalypts, for example, chemical evidence has been of value in some ...

The plant filled space surrounding a Japanese teahouse, acts as a buffer zone. Filtering out everyday reality and readying ...

Many gardeners want to attract bees, butterflies, birds and hummingbirds, but most gardeners would rather not have deer or ...

Winter can be harsh on trees that have been planted within the last five years. Learn how to give young trees the special care they need in winter for stronger growth.

We reveal the structural basis of transport activity and substrate selectivity of LciA, a key bicarbonate channel that is part of the CO 2-concentrating mechanism in the green alga Chlamydomonas ...

Trained horticulturalist Sarah grows our flower and veg trials. A perk of the job is tasting all the veg varieties so she knows which are the best. In this article ...

Plant-based diets can help with weight loss and improve cholesterol levels. Eating plant-based foods might lower the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Switching to a plant-based diet could ...