Agricultural waste like wheat bran, wine pomace, and brewer’s grain can boost wheat growth as a safer alternative to chemical seed coatings.

Ferns switch between male and hermaphrodite forms, a process driven by chemical signals. Research shows the plant hormone auxin is key, triggering new growth centers when a male signal is absent.

New fossil analysis of an ancient crocodile relative challenges the idea Europe and Africa remained connected long after Pangaea split.

Lung infections from NTM bacteria are tough to treat due to resistance. Research shows piperine, from black pepper, weakens M. abscessus by disrupting biofilm formation & antibiotic removal.

Bangladeshi mangrove Rhizophora mucronata shows potential for new medicines. Research found compounds with antioxidant, ...

Predicting fruit tree flowering is key for harvests, but data is often scarce. A new study found combining flowering data ...

Ancient tools reveal Indigenous peoples intentionally transported Four Corners potatoes (Solanum jamesii) over long distances as early as 10,900 years ago, suggesting early cultivation.

New research creates bright, sensitive carbon dots from Aloe vera gel, a ‘green’ alternative to traditional methods.

German chamomile extract shows promise in lowering high blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels. Lab & animal studies reveal it modulates calcium channels & key proteins, likely due to compounds like ...

Researchers identified BjA10.LL, a gene controlling leaf lobing in rapeseed, a key oilseed crop. Lobing isn’t due to gene changes, but variations in its regulatory regions. A new DNA marker helps ...

Human-caused fires are widespread, yet often simplified in climate models. New research analyzing 345 cases globally shows ...

New tech rapidly analyzes wheat rust fungus genetics directly from leaves, bypassing slow lab growth. Study of Chinese ...