Many home gardeners are surprised when their plants grow normally at first but never reach their expected full size.

New research shows rice seeds can sense the sound of rain and grow faster. Raindrops create pressure waves that trigger ...

Before seedlings can photosynthesize, they depend on fatty acids—and on peroxisomes to process them. Researchers discovered ...

Ethylene is involved in the regulation of multiple plant growth and developmental processes. Here, the authors use a combination of genetic, molecular, and biochemical approaches to demonstrate that ...

Scientists have discovered that a molecule known for defending animal immune systems called itaconate also plays a powerful role in plants. Researchers showed that itaconate not only exists in plant ...

A lot of things have changed in the gardening world over the years. Those who enjoyed gardening, be it flowers, plants, or vegetables, used to join clubs ...