Akebia, known as the chocolate vine fruit, thrives in Japan’s mountainous landscapes, where generations of farmers have ...

This ancient tree provided the wood for the first ship to reach Laugh Tale, the Oro Jackson, but its significance may go far ...

A fungal infection has been shown to trigger a fruit fly's own immune system to destroy brain cells, leading to signs of ...

They have successfully killed the insect behind the greening disease in the lab, but the real test will come over the next ...

They have successfully killed the insect behind the greening disease in the lab, but the real test will come over the next ...

The math that describes the branching pattern of trees in nature also holds for trees depicted in art—and may even underlie ...

Love the idea of picking a nice snack right off the tree? If you live in a warm, humid area, you might consider adding this fruit-bearing tree to your property.

Monk fruit is a healthier alternative to sugar or artificial sweeteners. Although research is limited, evidence suggests that monk fruit may have health benefits. It contains antioxidants, is safe for ...

Currently the global citrus industry is facing a crisis due to the outbreak of citrus greening disease, a bacterial disease causing fruit drop and tree death. The disease, also known as HLB ...

This oak tree has stood in this very spot since long before he or I walked the Earth. It is early winter when MacKenzie, an atmospheric scientist and director of Birmingham University Institute ...

Credit: Whitney Curtis/WashU Pawpaw trees suppress plant diversity through dense, shady growth, creating unpredictable ecosystems, but fostering diverse patches can enhance fruit production. Pawpaw ...

Perhaps, you've sacrificed your dreams of planting a fruit orchard in your yard, because arranging male pollinators for your trees has exhausted all real estate. Or maybe you want to upgrade a frail ...