Introduction Plant functional traits are physiological and morphological characteristics of plants that respond to environmental changes, significantly affecting the function of forest ecosystems ...

Credit: Getty Images Botanical Name: Calendula officinalis Sun Exposure: Full Sun Soil Type: Medium Moisture, Well-draining, Rich Soil pH: Slightly Acidic to Neutral (6.0-7.0) USDA Hardiness Zones: ...

Calcium is taken up into the plant with water through the roots. If the water supply is interrupted, so is the source of calcium. The easiest way to treat Blossom End Rot is to maintain a steady ...

When it comes to weed management in the garden, focusing on prevention will save you from hours spent pulling weeds. Mulch is the most common tool used to keep weeds out. By preventing light from ...

To the owners of Flora Park Garden Center, the place isn’t just about plants, it’s about people — and Penn State ice cream. Randy Stetor and Debra Galob, who opened the business in Bethel Park in 2000 ...

High voltage Spanish blackout report: Power plants meant to stabilize voltage didn’t The Iberian blackout was a consequence of grid management, not any power source.

Spanish grid operator Redeia blamed power plants for the massive blackout that affected the Iberian peninsula in April, as it disputed a government report that said its failure to calculate the ...

Isoprene, a long-overlooked plant compound, may be a powerful natural insect repellent. New research reveals how this chemical deters pests and helps crops like soybeans survive stress. But its use ...

Plant hormones, also known as phytohormones, are chemicals that regulate plant cell processes. They are signal molecules produced within the plant functioning in extremely low concentrations ...

The effects of removing 50 % of all leaves taken from the lower half of the plant at 40 (pre-flowering) or 60 (post-flowering) days after sowing (DAS) were studied on photosynthesis and growth at 80 ...

Blue Diamond Growers will shut down operations at its historic Sacramento plant over the next two years, cutting 600 jobs and shifting operations to Turlock and Salida.