The UW-Madison researchers found that a photoreceptor called cryptochrome 1 (cry1) not only controls stem growth but also retains some energy as an additional backup. If growth is halted due to a lack ...

A study has identified key genetic pathways in corn that help its roots branch out to find water in soil; the varieties adapted to temperate regions like the U.S. corn belt showed large differences in ...

Spring is one of the best times of the year! You poetically witness Mother Nature evolve the land from a winter brown to ...

No one is disputing the health benefits of working meatless meals into the weekly rotation. A diet full of fruits, vegetables ...

Popcorn, a classic snack enjoyed by people of all ages, has gained popularity due to its versatility, low-calorie profile, ...

At the Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve, endless fields of poppies create a stunning spectacle of vivid orange hues stretching across the horizon. This state-protected reserve is located just ...

Ferrie adds that there are also four leaf type structures in corn plants – hybrids have upright, semi-upright, semi-pendulum or pendulum leaves. “Corn hybrids with more of a ‘floppy’ leaf ...

Putricia has been placed behind a velvet rope in Sydney's botanic gardens An endangered plant known as the "corpse flower" for its putrid stink is blooming in Australia - and captivating the ...

Americans who have fallen in love with Moo Deng no longer need to travel to Thailand to see a baby pygmy hippo in person. Poppy was born on Dec. 9, 2024, to the Metro Richmond Zoo's resident pygmy ...

The world of Poppy Playtime is as deep and dark as an abyss, but thankfully for players, it’s easier to understand than Five Nights at Freddy’s. There’s a lot left undiscovered, alongside ...