Research has demonstrated that millions of years of ant agriculture has remodeled plant physiology. Farming ants deposit nitrogen-rich feces directly inside plants, which has led to the evolution of ...

When people begin gardening, they usually focus on sunlight and watering. While these are essential for plant survival, another factor quietly determines whether plants truly thrive: nutrients. Just ...

BIRMINGHAM — Plant-rich diets offer well-established health benefits, and primary care professionals are perfectly placed to help patients make better nutritional choices, experts said last week at ...

Having covered light, temperature, and water and humidity, this column will discuss the last environmental factor that affects plant growth and the distribution of plants — nutrition. Plant nutrition ...

The global plant-based proteins market is witnessing strong growth, expected to be valued at around US$ 22.5 billion in 2026 and projected to reach US$ 38.1 billion by 2033, with a CAGR of 7.8% during ...

Midseason fertilizer can feel like a magic trick. Plants start looking a little tired, tomatoes seem less productive, and leafy vegetables lose some of their early-season enthusiasm. The natural ...

Humans began cultivating crops about 12,000 years ago. Ants have been at it rather longer. Leafcutter ants, the best-known insect farmers, belong to a lineage of insects that have been running fungus ...