A mutation affecting mitochondrial efficiency of carnivorous plants' cells helps them survive but also causes their DNA to get smaller over time, making their genomes some of the tiniest in the plant world.

Plant seeds stored long-term naturally evolve, but seed banks remain crucial for preserving crop diversity.

Surprising new findings about what's on the menu for meat-eating plants.

Warming temperatures alter how flowers smell, changing relationships with pollinators and pests.

Plant food made from seaweed changes how genes work, making plants bloom sooner.

A new study reveals unexpected nighttime scent patterns in daffodils, challenging pollination theories.

Scientists have engineered wheat plants with stronger immune systems to better fight off devastating fungal diseases.

Fluorescent nectar discovered in mammal-pollinated plants, challenging previous assumptions about its role in pollination.

Elevated carbon dioxide alters oak pollen nutrients, potentially limiting phosphorus availability for bees in future climates.

Recent research emphasizes the critical role of photoprotection mechanisms in helping plants cope with excess light, which can impair photosynthesis.

A plant's clever mix of cloning and sex helps it thrive in challenging environments.

Carnivorous pitcher plants use nitric oxide to speed up protein digestion and balance harmful molecules in their traps.