Whole-foods and plant-based diets prioritize plant foods and minimize processed foods and animal products. These diets are associated with several health benefits, such as reduced risk of diabetes ...

Plant arbovirus infection is regulated by a delicate interplay between virus, vector, and host. While microRNAs are known to be transmitted across species, their role as cross-kingdom effectors in ...

Winter annuals, biennials and perennial species overwinter as seedlings or plants and flower in the spring when favorable environmental conditions return. Annual and biennial species follow a ...

She previously worked at one of the largest advertising agencies in the southwest. Carex, or sedges, are grass-like, mounding plants that offer year-round textural interest and color. Most sedges ...

Plant secondary metabolites that are released into the rhizosphere alter biotic and abiotic soil properties, which in turn affect the performance of other plants. How this type of plant-soil feedback ...

In the spring, it has vibrant pink spring blooms. The plant is hardy in USDA Zones 7-10. Pair it with gold or chartreuse foliage for a stunning display. With evergreen foliage and winter blooms, ...

Plants are at the trophic base of terrestrial ecosystems, and the diversity of plant species in an ecosystem is a principle determinant of community structure. This may arise from diverse functional ...