A new study shows that lipid droplets in the leaves contain plant proteins such as different myosin binding proteins involved in intracellular movement, and several enzymes responsible for ...

A leaf may appear to be one of the simplest structures in nature, thin, delicate and easily overlooked. At first glance, it seems far removed from the complex systems that scientists usually describe ...

Scientists have discovered that plant leaves emit hidden sugar signals when extreme heat disrupts their metabolism.

The way leaves reflect light, known as plant reflectance spectra, can illuminate the evolutionary history of seed plants, according to researchers. The researchers found that by measuring the light ...

A garden can look like it is thriving on the surface while quietly struggling underneath the soil. Bright green leaves often ...