Rising temperatures make plants lose more water, weakening their ability to absorb carbon dioxide and survive heat stress.

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The study highlights pesticides' widespread effects on non-target species, urging a reevaluation of risk assessments and ...

Most orchid species have a symbiotic relationship with the natural fungi found in their roots. The plants provide the fungi ...

Most orchids live in a symbiotic relationship with fungi in their roots: The plants provide sugar they produce through photosynthesis and in return receive water and minerals from the fungi. However, ...

A new study has unveiled the profound impact of varying photoperiods on the circadian rhythm and photosynthetic efficiency of tea plants, offering a ...

New research shows that fluctuating environmental conditions helped chemical mixtures self-organize and evolve in structured ...

Fluctuations in ancient Earth’s environment might have propelled the chemical complexity that laid the foundation for life.

Enzymes are molecular machines that carry out the chemical reactions that sustain all life, an ability that has captured the ...

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Immune priming has been reported in different plants species, ranging from short-lived annuals, such as thale cress ...