Microplastics in soil affect plant growth and root behaviour in unexpected ways.

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

More flowers and longer blooming seasons result from carefully designed wildflower seed mixes for pollinators.

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

Plant collections in gardens may reveal secrets of global plant adaptation.

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

Bigger trees host more diverse epiphyte species, with accidental epiphytes making a surprisingly large proportion of the community.

Urban Brazil's hummingbird-plant interactions, while less specialized than in natural habitats, offer a blueprint for wildlife-friendly city planning through strategic native plant incorporation.

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

Mobile apps are revolutionising urban gardening, making city dwellers into savvy growers.

Miyawaki forests offer fast-growing, biodiverse native woodlands in small urban spaces.

Dracula orchids use a clever mix of mushroom mimicry and food rewards to attract fly pollinators, challenging previous assumptions about their pollination strategy.