The amount of electrical power that was developed under carefully controlled test conditions. Providing highly localized “per ...

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 ...

Zones 1-6 are the coldest, and 7-13 the warmest. Zone 1 averages -60 degrees F while zone 13 never drops below 70 degrees F.

There are endless possibilities for breeding coleus plants with wildly creative leaf colors and shapes. Home propagators can ...

A new crop of caretakers will spritz, polish and prune your houseplants — and even send photos while you’re away.

If your plant is sporting crispy, dark or brown tips on the leaves, it’s more than just a cosmetic issue — it’s a signal that your plant care routine may need adjusting. There are several potential ...

Hydrogen fuel cells convert hydrogen and oxygen into electricity, heat, and water. Because this conversion process doesn't ...

In a breakthrough with promising real-world applications, a team of Rutgers biophysicists, bioengineers, and plant biologists ...

Using a forward genetics approach, researchers identified the LIRI1 gene to be the key regulator of carbon allocation in plant leaves, balancing starch and triacylglycerol (TAG) storage. LIRI1 ...

Bay leaves have many uses around the home outside of cooking. Also known as laurel, bay leaves have multiple applications ...

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 ...

"Chives are one of the easiest plants to grow in the garden. They're just not fussy at all. And the best part is they're good at repelling pests as small as aphids and as large as deer." ...