Most orchids live in a symbiotic relationship with fungi in their roots: The plants provide sugar they produce through photosynthesis and in return receive water and minerals from the fungi. However, ...

In a new study, scientists at Umeå University have found a way to break open the protective walls of pollen grains—one of the ...

A new study using single-cell transcriptomics has unlocked the intricate cellular mechanisms that govern flowering and ...

Picture a primordial Earth: a world of muted browns, greys and greens. Fast forward to today, and Earth teems with a ...

So why evolve bright warning signals when camouflage could also deter predators? The answer lies in the local predator ...

Scientists discovered that the red stigmas in wind-pollinated trees accumulate anthocyanin, the same compounds that are revealed in autumn leaves after green chlorophyll production slows down and ...

Understanding key concepts in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology can be challenging for many Class 10 students. However, ...

Growing multiple plants together is a great way to maximize the number of roots in the soil and the biology that makes up the ...

Illinois College's orchid research continues to bloom with a new book release and international collaborations highlighting ...

Valentine's Day is a time for expressing love and appreciation for others, which is often done by giving cut flowers and, increasingly, potted plants. Whether you've received a bouquet of ...

Here we go again. Promises — or threats, depending on attitude and viewpoint — of a snowy week loom as doves and juncos vie ...