Some flowers go to extreme lengths to ensure pollination—like trapping their pollinators inside. A study by Matallana-Puerto shows how tiny floral hairs turn Aristolochia flowers into inescapable prisons.

A new study outlines some of the biggest threats that environmental change poses to the worldwide production of cacao, the plant source for chocolate, and some ideas to overcome them in the near future.

A new model of hazelnut enhances our understanding of its growth and development.

Have you ever wondered what space food looks like? A recent study published in Scientific Reports by Romano and collaborators, explores the adaptive responses of duckweed to space-simulated conditions and confirms its potential as a sustainable food source for space missions.

Discover how subtle hues and clever chemistry help green flowers communicate with bees and flies.

As the Sonoran Desert gets hotter and drier due to climate change, the famous saguaro cactus might struggle to survive because fewer new cacti are growing to replace the old ones.

Herbivores might help young oak trees survive drought by reducing their water loss, which could be important for recovering oak forests in a changing climate

Plants must carefully time their life cycle events, such as germination and flowering, to their environment. But with changing climate and warmer weather, some plants are adapting to their new realities better than others.

Researchers develop innovative techniques to track plant aging

Earth's toughest plants reveal potential for transforming lunar deserts into gardens.

RIPE team shows increase in food mass through photorespiratory bypass in elevated temperatures

Plants in Brazil’s rocky landscapes have evolved remarkable seed traits that help them survive harsh conditions, responding to light, temperature, and fire to thrive in these ecosystems.