A research team has discovered a new tissue in plants that plays an essential role in seed formation by regulating the flow of nutrients into the seed. The team used their findings to increase the ...

On Feb. 2, the Valley lost one of its most prolific young farmers to suicide. Casey Piscura, 39, was an ambitious entrepreneur and adept plant whisperer.

"The White Lotus" on HBO has brought attention to Cerbera odollam, a highly toxic tree native to Southeast Asia known as the "suicide tree." Its seeds contain cerberin, a potent cardiac toxin.

If you get an unsolicited package of seeds in the mail, don’t open it — those seeds could belong to an invasive species. A handful of California counties reported to the U.S. Department of Agriculture ...

On Tuesday, the public can get a close-up look at the now-infamous seeds during a special viewing at the museum. In addition, ...

Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Among the seeds are those from the iconic Ghaf tree, the UAE's national symbol, chosen for their remarkable resilience to ...

Together with the oceans, they are one of the two most important carbon sinks, due to their capacity to store carbon in the soil and in tree biomass. As such, promoting fast-growing trees could ...

In each experiment, tree species were planted in blocks, creating a mosaic of forest patches of the same age and species. Some experiments were established up to 60 years ago. Tree heights were ...