This medicinal plant was so coveted, it was worth its weight in gold. But this ultimately brought its downfall.

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 ...

AS the grain harvest draws to a close across the region, sheep producers will be eyeing off the potential value of grazing their sheep on stubble. A good rule-of-thumb is that the value of the feed ...

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 ...

In a phenomenon almost as rare as the stinky flower itself, online engagement generated by a rare blooming of a botanical sensation has created a community of passionate young "plant people".

How many shows has David Shire written? David Shire has written 16 shows including The Sap of Life (Composer), The Sap of Life (Composer), How Do You Do, I Love You (Composer), Love Match ...

For an earlier show of flowers, sow sweet peas and cosmos indoors, ready to plant seedlings outdoors in spring. This time of year is also perfect for planting bare-root trees and shrubs, saving money ...

Plant ecology is a sub-discipline of ecology focussed on the distribution and abundance of plants, and their interactions with the biotic and abiotic environment. Crop rotation has been shown to ...

Any Feng Shui enthusiast with a green thumb will know that snake plant benefits are truly transformative. Snake plants are extremely attractive and valuable plants, with more benefits than you may ...

China has prohibited imports of sheep, goat, poultry and even-toed ungulates from African, Asian and European countries due to outbreaks of livestock diseases such as sheep pox, goat pox and foot ...

Highland sheep breeders will have the opportunity of showing and selling pairs of ewe hoggs at a special multi-breed show and sale to be held in the Highlands. This year's event on June 11, that is ...