Imagine if a plant in a farmer's field could warn a grower that it needs water? Or if a farmer could signal to plants that ...

Inconsistent data may be hurting conservation efforts for these endangered plants, known for attracting visitors to their ...

New plant diseases are becoming increasingly prevalent, requiring growers to adopt more proactive management strategies.

Farmers are taking extra measures to keep their crops healthy after a new disease called Neopestalotiopsis threatens strawberry production.

In the microscopic battlefield of plant-microbe interactions, plants are constantly fighting off invading bacteria. New research reveals just how clever these bacterial invaders can be.

Invasives thrive in their new environments as they lack predators, diseases and other plants in their native environment that keep them in check. It may seem inconsequential in the grand scheme of ...

Every year, LSU AgCenter horticulturists select four plants to add to the Louisiana Super Plant program. Plants don’t come by this designation easily. They must prove they can be beautiful and ...

Plant-based diets have soared in popularity ... making this a safe option for people with celiac disease and other gluten-related disorders. The company offers a wide selection of smoothies ...

New research reveals that six humble plants from Mediterranean kitchens contain powerful compounds that fight cardiovascular disease from multiple angles. Scientists have now mapped precisely how ...

From playground coughs to forest blights, the young suffer more from disease than adults. This pattern stretches across ecosystems and species. Children in schools catch colds more frequently.

Abstract: Early detection of plant diseases is crucial for enhancing agricultural productivity and ensuring crop protection. While computer vision offers scalable alternatives to manual inspection, ...