Kew's Director of Science, Professor Kathy Willis, describes the BBC Radio 4 series Plants: From Roots to Riches. The series provides a unique examination of the major breakthroughs in botanical ...

An explanation of why roots are important to a plant. An ecologist, Dawn, shows a pot plant with restricted room for its roots, which are all knotted together. Dawn explains how roots anchor a ...

Sep. 18, 2024 — It is crucial for organisms to be able to control which genes are expressed in which cells and when. Naturally occurring chemical modifications of ... Even Marine Animals in ...

Maca root is used by people to improve sexual function and libido, provide an energy boost, and relieve symptoms of menopause. It is also used to enhance fertility and treat erectile dysfunction.

Plant immunity is the inherent or induced capacity of plants to withstand or ward off biological attack by pathogens. Molecules released from pathogens are recognised by plant cell surface ...

Plant biotechnology can be defined as the introduction of desirable traits into plants through genetic modification. Enhanced expression of chloroplast elongation factors StTuA/B increases potato ...

But the convenience doesn’t stop there. Some retailers now also give shoppers detailed instructions on how to care for their plants after purchase, so even if you’re just starting to dip your ...