When it blooms, this stinky flower releases chemicals that smell like rotting flesh to attact pollinators, such as carrion ...

CHILD: There are some over here. NAOMI: A plant is a living thing that grows and makes new plants. There are many different types of plants around us, including plants that flower, grasses ...

The Smithsonian's goal for science resources in grades PK–12 is to provide a well-rounded, inquiry-based, and engaging educational experience that nurtures scientific literacy, critical thinking, and ...

The more a plant species invests in defense, the less potential it has for growth, according to a study. Research made possible by open science provides new insights into plant adaptation and ...

Plants grow taller and wider with cambium stem cells, supporting strength, stability, and environmental resilience.

The major offers the flexibility to pursue the areas of plant science that best aligns students with their future goals. Exciting careers in sustainable agriculture and ecosystem sciences, agronomic ...

Since so much of this debate hinges on language, I interviewed Gagliano to talk about the science in her own words: Morris: When did you start to think the behaviors you observed in plants might ...

They are produced by vegetative propagation, a process during which the plants are grafted together to pass on a parasite known as a phytoplasma which helps produce its branching form. Though the ...

Greece and Japan in analysing data on more than 304,103 plants -- essentially all species known to science worldwide -- uncovering a treasure trove of island biodiversity. The team found 94,052 ...

Plants balance growth and defense through resource allocation, showing a trade-off between resilience and growth.

The study of plants is a fascinating investigation of the history of life, the natural world and the future of life on Earth. The Bachelor of Science (Plant Science) will help you understand the ...

The plant science major applies the principles of biology, chemistry, and agriculture to plant life. The curriculum is flexible enough to let students create an academic program with their advisor ...