When the relentless heat of July begins to wear down even the most seasoned gardener, most of our spring beauties have long since tucked away their colors. The lilacs are just green leaves, and the ...

Two rare Titan Arums, commonly known as Corpse Flowers, are expected to bloom at The Huntington in the coming weeks, giving ...

Everyone blushes. At least, virtually everyone has the capacity to blush, though some people may not experience the flush of red as much as others. People with especially fair complexions are ...

Why study plants? Because we need them! We need plants for food, shelter, clothes, biofuels and to improve and beautify our environment. When you study plant sciences, you get hands-on experience with ...

Plant biotechnology can be defined as the introduction of desirable traits into plants through genetic modification. Salt priming enhances mung bean salt tolerance by establishing coordinated ...

Plant breeding is the production of plants by selective mating or hybridization. It is the traditional mechanism for producing new varieties of plants for horticulture and agriculture. Introgression ...