The acid growth theory states that the auxin-induced acidification of plant cell walls causes their expansion. A model now suggests that excessive acidification leads to growth inhibition ...

For an earlier show of flowers, sow sweet peas and cosmos indoors, ready to plant seedlings outdoors in spring. This time of year is also perfect for planting bare-root trees and shrubs, saving money ...

Plant ecology is a sub-discipline of ecology focussed on the distribution and abundance of plants, and their interactions with the biotic and abiotic environment. Crop rotation has been shown to ...

Any Feng Shui enthusiast with a green thumb will know that snake plant benefits are truly transformative. Snake plants are extremely attractive and valuable plants, with more benefits than you may ...

Piper Aircraft, renowned for its iconic aircraft designs, has significantly impacted general aviation by making flying accessible to all pilots. Piper Aircraft has long been committed to pilot safety, ...

The arrival of the new year brings with it the opportunity to sow seeds indoors for the year ahead. For some plants, including tropical crops like chillies and aubergines, sowing as early as January ...

The rare plant – scientific name amorphophallus titanum, but also known as “Titan Arum” or “bunga bangkai” in Indonesia where it grows wild – began to bloom on Thursday, giving off an ...

"It's exciting for me as I want to do things I like but also bring new people in. I'm kind of like the Pied Piper of Pitlochry." Alan and regular collaborator Forbes Masson cut their teeth at ...

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 ...