Plant breeders have been prolific, and North Dakota State University’s Woody Plants Improvement Project has developed a ...

You may think it best to keep all houseplants by a sunny window, but that's not always the case. These plants are actually ...

Berkeley Lab scientists have created a novel device that mimics photosynthesis, converting CO2 into valuable C2 chemicals ...

Tropical coastal forests known as mangroves are known for being the first “buffer zones” in coastal systems. New research ...

Scientists at Berkeley Lab create solar-powered artificial leaf that turns CO₂ into liquid fuel, marking a major step in ...

To remove dead leaves that have not yet fallen on their own, use a sharp pair of scissors you have dipped in rubbing alcohol.

Looking for some indoor plants to clean and purify air? The ideal bedroom plants are those that are soft in appearance with ...

Explores the structure and function of green plants, focusing on their three main parts: roots, stems, and leaves. Roots anchor the plant and absorb water and minerals through root hairs. Stems ...

Microplastics are pervasive in the environment and often so small they can’t be seen with the naked eye. Removing them has been a big challenge, but recent research finds that water hyacinths can be ...

Epsom salt contains magnesium, which all plants need for photosynthesis. Magnesium is rarely lacking in most soils so adding it to lawns is not useful. Only apply fertilizer after doing a soil test to ...

TIANJIN, April 10 (Xinhua) -- A joint study led by Chinese scientists has demonstrated that plant leaves can absorb and accumulate airborne microplastics, revealing a direct pathway for these ...

Raising a Swiss cheese plant can be an extremely gratifying practice, watching as each new set of leaves gradually grows and develops a series of naturally occurring holes in its foliage. This ...