Silicon (Si) is one of the most abundant elements on Earth, found in large quantities in soil. While Si is not essential for land plants, many plants, such as rice and grasses, have used Si to develop ...
Kobe University researcher has uncovered the purpose of the structure that inspired its name — revealing a novel mechanism by which plants ensure reproduction.
Gardeners can take a cue from nature and use winter as a time to plant seeds of a variety of annual and perennial flowers. Winter is also a great time to plant dormant trees and shrubs, including ...