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The acid growth theory states that the auxin-induced acidification of plant cell walls causes their expansion. A model now suggests that excessive acidification leads to growth inhibition ...

Though they share strikingly similar appearance, the spice of cumin and caraway have vastly different flavors and uses.

Companion planting helps save space and allows plants to enter mutually beneficial relationships. Pair these herbs together for the best results.

Here, with the help of experts, I reveal everything you need to know about growing anise, from what light levels it requires ...

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Now is a good month to plant early potatoes and sow hardier veg like beetroot direct outdoors. Hardy annuals such as cornflowers and poppies can also now be sown direct outside, where they are to ...

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced billions of dollars in new tariffs on U.S. imports to Canada. The affected goods include foods, appliances. jewelry and some clothing.

The interdependence of multiple traits allows plants to perform multiple functions. Acquiring an accurate representation of the interdependence of plant traits could advance our understanding of the ...

For an earlier show of flowers, sow sweet peas and cosmos indoors, ready to plant seedlings outdoors in spring. This time of year is also perfect for planting bare-root trees and shrubs, saving money ...

Plant ecology is a sub-discipline of ecology focussed on the distribution and abundance of plants, and their interactions with the biotic and abiotic environment. Crop rotation has been shown to ...