Scientists have developed a new rice strain that emits 70% less methane, addressing a major source of greenhouse gas ...

Researchers say study highlights the importance of rice breeding and cultivation measures in the mitigation of global warming.

Using traditional crossbreeding, researchers have created a new strain of rice that produces much less methane, a potent ...

Researchers have discovered how to significantly reduce methane emissions from rice fields without compromising crop yields.

Rice cultivation is responsible for around 12% of global methane emissions, and these emissions are expected to increase with ...

Aluminum stress is an important factor limiting plant growth in acidic soil, and has significant effects on the growth, development and physiological metabolism of Mentha canadensis. However, the ...

IN a recent brief communication on the chemica-nature of the root-forming hormone of plants 1, the following evidence was brought forward: ...

The most significant challenge is microgravity, the condition in which people or objects appear to be weightless. The lack of gravity precludes plants’ roots from growing downwards, in addition to ...

Valerian root is a part of the valerian plant. Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) is an herb native to Europe and Asia that now grows in many other areas of the world, including the United States.

Promoting mutually beneficial relationships between plants and soil microbes that enhance nutrient acquisition by plants could improve crop production without increasing inorganic-fertilizer use.

If you have perennial plants in your vegetable garden, these also go dormant in winter. Cut back perennial herbs like oregano, chives, lavender, and thyme, leaving 4 to 6 inches of growth visible. In ...

investigated the effects of plant functional group removal on community biodiversity and niche dynamics in an alpine meadow over 3 and 10 years. Results showed that removing plant functional groups ...