Semi-arid plants such as agave have adapted to survive in areas with little rainfall by developing a specialized mode of photosynthesis called crassulacean acid metabolism, or CAM.

The distinctive landscape of Campo de Níjar is experiencing a natural revival thanks to the resurgence of prickly pear cacti, ...

Discovery of new plant species, Portulaca bharat, in Aravali hills near Jaipur highlights India's hidden biodiversity.

New research from the United States showed agrivoltaic plants on grassland may not only maintain grass productivity but also increase forage quality. The scientists took their measurements at the ...

Commonly referred to as paipai (Swahili). Pawpaw grows very fast and may reach a height of 3 to 10m, but in semi-arid areas, supplementary irrigation is necessary to ensure that it is not short lived.

Gardening triumph in semi-arid Isinya Tuesday, June 04, 2024 - 7 min read ... Plants store water in their leaves, taking only what they need and releasing any excess.

Living in the beautiful Okanagan Valley comes with many perks, but for gardeners, there is one persistent challenge that stands out.

Despite the recognizable impacts urbanization has on stream morphology and flow patterns, there are many challenges when it comes to accurately predicting and quantifying these impacts. This is ...

According to a press release from MoBOT, the Arid House will show off their collection that dates back more than 150 years and includes about 1,500 types of cacti, succulents and other desert plants.