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The vanilla species grown for its flavoring is finicky. Genes from its wild relatives could help make it hardier — but not if those cousins go extinct.

Algae grown under Mars-like conditions could make bioplastic building materials for structures to harbor life in space.

WREC Dryland Field Days in Williston, ND, on July 16-17, those in attendance will have the opportunity to hear from the ...

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I believe this will be the park that all Richmonders go to. It will become a heavily used and friendly public space,” said ...

Xingbo Wu is a rising star in the field of horticulture sciences, as recognized by the American Society for Horticultural ...

Canceling grants to STEM education not only threatens the students who miss out on chances to learn, but also society, which won’t benefit from the spark of inspiration these students receive.

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to abandon landmark regulations limiting airborne mercury and greenhouse ...

Leary, founder of The Dallas Garden School, shares her tips for making the most of the fall growing season in North Texas. It ...

Plant scientists have used a standard "gene gun" since 1988 to genetically modify crops for better yield, nutrition, pest ...