Plants need light to grow, and while natural sunlight is ideal, artificial lighting can also support healthy growth, ...

A vast field of tall, skinny trees sways in a light breeze. In the future, poplar trees in a scene like this could be a ...

So an international group of scientists is essentially keeping the sun’s light on, as part of a method to “speed breed” plants. LED lights at the optimal color wavelength bathe greenhouse ...

Plant stress responses describe the suite of molecular ... Stresses can be abiotic, such as drought or excess light, or biotic, such as herbivores or pathogens.

A study published in Plant Phenomics ... Leaves, exposed to the atmosphere, primarily reflect stress caused by air pollution and fluctuating light conditions. Stems, which facilitate the transport ...

Plants in the shade of other plants receive more light than scientists had previously believed. A team of researchers from Utrecht University and Wageningen University & Research (WUR) describe ...

These so-called stomata regulate gas and water vapor exchange with the environment, function as entry points for pathogens, and are pivotal in shielding plants against abiotic stress. When ...

Winter often comes with a lack of sunlight and low humidity levels—two things that most indoor plants require to survive. But for some, the low light of these shorter days isn't a bother at all.

A research team reports on a novel observation of a plant protection mechanism in response to salt stress. The study opens new avenues of research to strengthen food security. According to the ...