Using a computer model that reveals how plants grow thicker over time, biologists have uncovered how cells are activated to ...

Most research on plant stem cells focuses on the tips of roots and shoots, where growth occurs in height. But biologist ...

Cuttings from woody plants like hydrangeas, roses, herbs and more is a great way to enhance your yard this time of year.

Wilting flowers might not signal poor flower or plant health, but rather the effects of a sophisticated resource management ...

A new method developed by Penn State biologists allows them to turn stripped-down plant cells into other types of cells, similar to the way stem cells differentiate into different cell types.

A new method developed by Penn State biologists allows them to turn stripped-down plant cells into other types of cells, similar to the way stem cells differentiate into different cell types. Using ...

Long stems and long-lasting flowers make camassia a delightful cut flower. The star-shaped flowers open sequentially from the ...

The staghorn sumac is a sensory delight, from its toothed leaf edges to its fuzzy fruit and young stems. Though it is related ...

Many popular herbs are annual plants that survive just one season. Others are perennials, which live and are productive for ...

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 ...