Chances are, most — if not all — of the produce in your kitchen is threatened by fungal diseases. The threat looms large for food staples of the world such as rice, wheat, potatoes and maize (SN: 9/22 ...

Silicon, described as a quasi-essential plant nutrient, can also play a big role in protecting crops against diseases.

Salk scientists find higher temperatures drain plants of important dietary nutrients; findings will be used to engineer crops that are more resilient to climate change LA JOLLA (June 4, 2024)—Global ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - While proving a long-held theory that suberin blocks water and nutrient absorption in plants, a Purdue University scientist learned more about manipulating the substance to ...

Just as the human body contains a multitude of symbiotic microbial companions, most plant species also live alongside ...

It's important to eat your veggies, but some essential vitamins and nutrients can only be found in animals, including certain amino acids and peptides. Now, in a proof-of-concept study published in ...

Fungi evolved over a billion years ago - long before plants - reshaping the timeline of early life and Earth’s first ...

Over the last decade, the global market for plant-based beverages has seen remarkable growth, with oat, almond, soy and rice ...

The annual report from the H2Ohio Wetland Monitoring Program found all of the wetlands examined successfully trapped ...

Autumn isn’t just about cozy sweaters, pumpkin spice, and crunchy leaves—it’s also one of the most important times to pamper your plants. As temperatures cool and growth slows, your garden quietly ...

While salmon is a well-known source of omega-3s, other foods like chia seeds, flaxseeds, and walnuts actually offer higher ...