New research has uncovered a surprising silver lining to drought conditions—enhancing the color and quality of grapes by increasing anthocyanin levels through a finely tuned molecular pathway.

Plants live under various biotic and abiotic stress conditions, and to cope with the adversity and severity of these conditions, they have developed well-established resistance mechanisms. These ...

Genome-wide Identification and Expression Profile Analysis of TALE Superfamily Genes under Hormone and Abiotic Stress in Maize (Zea may L.) ...

Jan. 23, 2025 — Rising carbon dioxide levels affect more than just the climate; they also affect the chemistry of the oceans. When saltwater absorbs carbon dioxide, it becomes acidic, which ...

Feb. 6, 2025 — 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 ...

and this discovery shows exactly how plants adapt their root systems to do this. Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. Drought-related food shortages have cost about $30 billion in the ...

Whether you’re planting in your yard, on a windowsill, or in a public space, you can help create more bird-friendly habitats with native plants. Find the best plants for your area (and where to get ...

The Unpredictable Dance of Weather When we talk about weather, the first thing that comes to most people’s minds is whether ...

Drought is a prolonged, abnormally dry period when the amount of available water is insufficient to meet our normal use. Drought is not simply low rainfall; if it was, much of inland Australia would ...