The African Plant Database lists 65,000 species of flowering plants, ferns and conifers found on the African continent and ...

The plant vascular system, composed of xylem and phloem, evolved to connect plant organs and transport various molecules between them. During the post‐embryonic growth, these conductive tissues ...

The term mycorrhiza is derived from the ancient Greek words mykos, meaning “fungus,” and rhiza meaning “root.” Together, the term translates to “fungus root.” Specifically, mycorrhizae are fungi that ...

Research shows flavan-3-ols in everyday foods like tea, apples, cocoa and berries may help lower blood pressure and improve ...

The lush, tropical regions of Central and South America have long dazzled scientists with their plant diversity. These ...

The continent is home to many of the world's most biodiverse regions, including eight of the 36 recognized global biodiversity hotspots—areas with at least 1,500 vascular plants that are endemic and ...

Rabat - Scientists estimate that nearly two in five plant species face extinction and over 31% of the world’s 390,000 known ...

While Aster yellows is more prevalent in the Midwest, it’s also here in southwestern Pennsylvania and can be confusing to ...

Aquatic ecosystems support species diversity, and knowledge of plant communities is essential for wetland conservation programs. This study provides a checklist of aquatic vascular plants of South ...

Tooth enamel, the hardest substance in the human body, may be at risk of gradual and permanent wear from chewing vegetables.

Researchers are studying whether Ginkgo biloba leaves might support weary leg veins and cut the risk of blood clots.