Plants need water, oxygen and warmth to grow and develop properly. If the temperature of the environment is too hot or too cold, few seeds will germinate. The temperature at which the greatest ...

An individual’s growth and development is affected by the genes ... Chromosome mutations can also occur in plants. In many crop plants, for example in wheat and barley, the cells have complete ...

Plant development is the process by which structures ... A recent study shows that the microRNA396–GROWTH REGULATING FACTORs (miR396–GRFs) module has a bifunctional role in restoring a damaged ...

A new study has revealed the pivotal role of theanine, a unique amino acid, in the early growth and development of tea ...

Changes in root architecture, induction of root-based transport systems and associations with beneficial soil microorganisms allow plants to maintain optimal nutrient content in the face of ...

This protein seems to have first appeared in a unicellular ancestor of plants, and genetic reshuffling events eventually created the protein ARF. This protein is now a key player in the development ...

A new study has identified a genetic circuit in plants that controls individual leaf growth and allows the plants to adapt to their environment. The findings could help the development of more drought ...

This year is one of letting go of the past, developing empathy, and supporting collective growth—all of which beautifully align with the practice of nurturing plants and caring for the environment.

Food science and entomology researchers from the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station teamed up to harness plasma and measure its effects on rice seed.

Georgia Power said it wants to extend the life of several coal and gas plants, while also adding more renewables to its system. News about real estate, development and issues relating to growth ...