Plant biologists have developed a method for growing transgenic and gene-edited plants that cuts the slow and expensive ...

A pumpkin is technically a berry. Yet unlike many fruits, it can reach sizes that rival a large boulder. A specific ...

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Scientists leveraged plants’ built-in regeneration capacity to grow modified plants in weeks instead of months, offering a ...

I am excited about starting seeds as it is now time to get things growing indoors so you have something to plant outside in mid- to late-May. Remember my updated motto: You don’t get bragging rights ...

Banana plants grow without seeds using methods like suckers and tissue culture. This is important for home gardeners seeking ...

Isabel Hicks For the Chronicle Sep 23, 2025 Sep 23, 2025 With its distinctive earthy, chocolatey taste, the truffle fungus is as rare as it is valuable. The elusive mushroom is one of the most ...

Grow beetroot at home with children this November. A fun, easy gardening activity that teaches kids about nature, care, and ...