The newly discovered plant Thismia malayana in Malaysia’s rainforests parasitizes fungi to survive in shaded…
Browsing: Plants
Plants are multicellular organisms in the kingdom Plantae that primarily use photosynthesis to convert sunlight into energy, with water and carbon dioxide as basic inputs, producing oxygen as a byproduct. This vast group includes a diverse range of life forms from towering trees and flowering plants to grasses, ferns, and mosses. Plants play a critical role in the Earth’s ecosystems; they are fundamental producers in the food chain, provide habitat and food for numerous species, and contribute to the biochemical and water cycles. Structurally, plants are composed of various organs such as roots, stems, leaves, and reproductive structures, each specialized for different functions such as nutrient uptake, support, photosynthesis, and reproduction. Beyond their ecological roles, plants are essential for human life, providing food, oxygen, medicine, and raw materials for various industries, while also offering aesthetic and cultural value.
Research confirms the Four Corners potato was historically cultivated by Indigenous groups in the Southwest,…
The desert moss Syntrichia caninervis could be key to colonizing Mars due to its ability…
The United States has witnessed the local extinction of the Key Largo tree cactus due…
A long-term study since 1929 has revealed significant insights into barley’s evolution, showing its adaptation…
Recent findings from Kenya’s Kakapel Rockshelter highlight the origins and development of ancient farming in…
Recent research has detailed the cold resistance mechanisms of the white water lily, offering insights…
Researchers from Georgia State University and its Perimeter College are actively gathering and analyzing samples…
Genetically engineered plants could soon produce human milk sugars, making infant formula healthier and more…
Researchers optimized sugarcane’s leaf angle using CRISPR gene editing, enhancing its sunlight absorption. Sugarcane ranks…
New research shows that goldenrod plants demonstrate a form of intelligence by adapting their responses…
Research traces the genealogy of Arabica coffee, the most popular coffee species globally, across the…
Researchers discovered that ferns, like flowering plants, evolved nectaries to attract ant bodyguards around 135…
A new study by researchers at The University of Texas at Arlington, the University of…
Researchers at Oregon State University have discovered that Indigenous groups in the Pacific Northwest were…
An unusual surge in plant productivity may signal impending severe soil water loss. NASA satellites…
A team from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has made significant…
A research project conducted at the University of Bonn reveals differences in the growth of…