The work, published in the journal Plant Physiology, describes a new system called “Stomata In-Sight.” The technology addresses a persistent challenge in plant science by making it possible to track ...

Crops increasingly need to thrive in a broader range of conditions, including drought, salinity, and heat. Traditional plant ...

Early experiments suggest that reprogramming plant immune receptors could one day slash the world’s dependence on nitrogen ...

For many years, scientists believed rising CO₂ levels would help Earth’s plants significantly slow climate change. As carbon dioxide increased in the atmosphere, plants were expected to grow faster ...

The Anasazi, a once-flourishing tribe in the American Southwest, lived on bounties of corn, squash and beans. In 1276 A.D., ...

Agricultural production is declining at an increasing rate due to the effects of climate change, including water, salt, and ...

CO2 can stimulate plant growth, but only when enough nitrogen is available—and that key ingredient has been seriously ...