At first glance, plants may seem passive—but beneath their stillness lies a world of complexity and constant activity. Plants are highly sensitive to their surroundings, continuously monitoring ...

In a new study, scientists have shown that chemical receptors that plants use to recognize nitrogen-fixing bacteria have developed the same function independently on at least three separate occasions ...

They derive their energy from differences in the concentration of hydrogen ions across some of these membranes ...

Low nitrogen availability is the number one limitation to plant growth in most ecosystems. Farmers compensate by adding nitrogen-rich fertilizers to their crops, which is expensive and harmful to the ...

As demand grows for antibiotic-free poultry, microencapsulation offers a targeted delivery system for organic acids, minerals, botanicals, and essential oils — improving nutrient absorption and ...

Imagine sitting down with a steaming cup of deep red tea – caffeine-free, pleasantly tart, and loaded with flavor! Along with awakening your senses with its refreshing flavor and tangy aroma, hibiscus ...

Some human organs, such as kidneys and lungs, have back-ups. Some can be lost with little consequence—the spleen, for example—and most can be sacrificed without making life impossible. One, the ...

Pumpkins come from flowering plants, just like pineapples, apples and pears. All fruits come from a flower and contain seeds. “By definition, a fruit is the fleshy or dry ripened ovary of a flowering ...

The approval process for new deals at Mondelez's SnackFutures Ventures arm is "quite short," says Richie Gray. "It's weeks, not months." ...

Chuck the gadgets, the fads and the alarm. Circadian research reveals how important your body’s internal clock is to blissful slumber.

I think it’s been the best weather in Bolton of my life, such that we have great harvests of apples hanging from trees as I walk about ...

A variety of herbs and spices can flavor your food, benefit your health, and improve symptoms of certain medical conditions, such as diabetes and heart disease.