Plant Science
The woods are lovely, dark — and speak
Understanding how plants communicate through diverse modes could transform agriculture, ecosystem conservation, and even space farming.
Seeds of hope
Soviet agronomist who endured persecution set up the world's oldest seed bank.
What lies beneath
The roots of plants are subterranean architects: how they form and extract nutrients and water from the ground is a fascinating story of evolution.
Sound science
New genomic and AI technologies have helped end an age-old debate. Plants can detect and emit sound.
