The acid growth theory states that the auxin-induced acidification of plant cell walls causes their expansion. A model now suggests that excessive acidification leads to growth inhibition ...

Now is a good month to plant early potatoes and sow hardier veg like beetroot direct outdoors. Hardy annuals such as cornflowers and poppies can also now be sown direct outside, where they are to ...

The interdependence of multiple traits allows plants to perform multiple functions. Acquiring an accurate representation of the interdependence of plant traits could advance our understanding of the ...

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Extreme weather events and disasters caused by climate change are no longer distant concerns, with communities now at the forefront of experiencing its impacts. In Pakistan, agro-pastoral ...

They also share their tips for growing chilies from seed and how to grow chilli plants, including whether a bigger pot will give you more fruit or not. The spiciness of chillies is measured in ...