Plant hormones influence growth and development by acting on specific cells and tissues. However, determining precisely where ...

Using a computer model that reveals how plants grow thicker over time, biologists have uncovered how cells are activated to produce wood tissue. Understanding the genetic and molecular signals behind ...

Stem cell research is a hot topic. With applications for a host of human medical advancements, researchers have been working with animal and human stem cells for years. But animals aren't the only ...

For many plants, more branches means more fruit. But what causes a plant to grow branches? New research from the University of California, Davis shows how plants break down the hormone strigolactone, ...

Queensland, Sep 25 (The Conversation) How does the type of music affect plants growth? – Thomas, 14, Auckland, New Zealand When I’m in the lab studying my plants, I love to listen to music. But do my ...

With the arrival of spring in North America, many people are gravitating to the gardening and landscaping section of home improvement stores, where displays are overstocked with eye-catching seed ...