It's that time of year again – and my personal favorite corner of science to look back on – when we recap the many ...

Spruce bark is rich in phenolic compounds that protect trees from pathogenic fungi. A research team at the Max Planck ...

Scientists have discovered that orchids depend on fungi living in decaying wood to sprout and survive their earliest stages. This hidden partnership reveals a new carbon pathway linking deadwood to ...

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Shrestha et al. reveal that rice PHYTOENE SYNTHASE 2 (OsPSY2) coordinates the carotenoid-derived biosynthesis of abscisic acid and strigolactones, which independently govern iron plaque deposition and ...

Climate change and geopolitical uncertainties require proactive measures to ensure food security and human resilience, with a focus on sustainable agricultural practices and soil preservation. We ...

Cultivating stevia at home offers a rewarding way to access natural sweetness. This guide details how to choose the right ...