With intensifying global warming and climate change, drought has become a major threat to global agriculture, impacting crop yields and food security. To survive such adverse events, plants have ...

Plants are fast-tracking their own evolution by "plugging in" genetic code stolen from their neighbors, according to new research that reveals the secret to their own successful genetic engineering.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Freezing temperatures, ice, and snow are challenges for plants and animals during winter in northeast Ohio. Unlike animals, plants are rooted in place. How do they survive? Plants ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Recently, we visited with thousands of gardeners and aspiring gardeners at the Central Ohio Home & Garden Show and answered ...

Plants evolve to live in urban areas, reveals new research. A species that successfully established itself throughout a major city exhibited "distinct and inheritable" characteristics that have ...

A pepper plant growing in a pot - Woodysphotos/Getty Images Most people consider peppers (Capsicum annuum) as an easy plant to grow, as long as the soil and sunlight are ideal. This is helpful because ...

Dreaming of a beach vacation? My guess is you’re picturing a palm tree. Fantasizing about life on a remote island? You’re probably envisioning a walk among birds of paradise, cannas and bananas.

Canadian winters can turn any garden into a real test of endurance. If you’re tired of plants that need constant attention or struggle to survive, it’s time to discover the tough ones that thrive with ...

Wildland fires have been a part of the Rocky Mountain ecosystems for millions of years, resulting from lightning strikes, volcanic eruptions, and spontaneous combustion. The plants and animals evolved ...