plant sciences

“Ancient relationship” between fungi and plant roots creates genetic expression that leads to more root growth. Common fungus could one day be used...

Research shows forest debris that drains into lakes is an important contributor to freshwater food chains – bolstering fish diets to the extent that...

Scientists have, for the first time, discovered a gene that contributes to the ‘coppicing response’ of willows - the ability to make new growth when...

A garden event with a difference, the Festival of Plants brings together horticulture and plant science in a day devoted to all things plant, from...

Dr Beverley Glover has been named as the new Director of Cambridge University Botanic Garden. Dr Glover will take up the post, and the associated...

Quantum scale photosynthesis in biological systems which inhabit extreme environments could hold key to new designs for solar energy and nanoscale...

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New collaboration aims to address the growing demand for food and fuel by improving the process of photosynthesis.