Cas13, a gene-editing system that scientists are developing as a way to engineer broad virus resistance into crops. The ...

China is testing whether rice can reproduce across generations in space, paving the way for future off-world farms.

A new review in Pharmacia compiles the chemical compounds and pharmacological effects of Althaea officinalis, the marshmallow ...

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Plants begin responding to spaceflight almost immediately after leaving Earth, according to a new University of Florida study ...

Scientists discovered that a plant's internal clock helps it respond to salt stress, revealing a possible new path toward more resilient crops.

The Science and Technology Policy Program at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy hosted a “science cafe” Oct. 13 to ...

Chitin, a chain of repeating sugar molecules, is the main building block of fungal cell walls. When fungi grow or are broken ...

Valuable new insights into how plants perceive their environment and protect themselves from biological threats in soil. The post Plants use molecular ‘measuring tape’ to tell friend from foe ...

The nation is on a trajectory to lead the world in science, a development that will reshape technological advancement, innovation and the balance of global power.

If people traveled to Mars or other destinations in space, would they be able to grow plants for food? Herbert College of Agriculture students hope the answer comes ...