because virtually all tissues of the plant descend from small groups of stem cells located in their growing apices, within structures called the apical meristems (Sablowski 2004; Scheres 2007 ...

A new method developed by Penn State biologists allows them to turn stripped-down plant cells into other types of cells, ...

A new method developed by Penn State biologists allows them to turn stripped-down plant cells into other types of cells, similar to the way stem cells differentiate into different cell types. Using ...

Green plants and algae use light energy to make glucose and oxygen from carbon dioxide and water. Temperature, carbon dioxide concentration and light intensity can affect the rate of photosynthesis.

Rare Plant Fairy in Detroit is working on somewhat of a ghost story. While it does have a number of carnivorous plants, its ...

AVID gardeners are being warned to look after their rose bushes this weekend to make sure they last. Typically rose bushes ...

Then came the surprise: they realised the structure was almost identical to a plant protein that transports auxin, a hormone that helps bend stems and leaves towards sunlight to boost photosynthesis.

This plant will turn into "a jumbled mass of weak, twiggy stems" next year if it is not properly pruned this season.

Preparing the lawn for winter means you’ll have a better chance of enjoying lush green grass come spring. The weather has been unusually mild, so many people are still mowing. In the coming days, ...

Every bite an herbivore takes comes at the expense of a plant. Are plants passive victims ... Spinescence includes evolutionarily modified stems or leaves known as thorns or spines, respectively ...

Plant the tree and backfill with the excavated soil, then top with 1 to 2 inches of compost. Tamp the ground to remove air ...

If you have ever had goosegrass in your lawn, you know how hard it can be to get rid of. Avoid these common mistakes for the ...