I’m sure we all know that most plants need sunlight to survive. Through photosynthesis, plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into food. Without enough sunlight, plants will struggle ...

Like humans, plants can burn if they receive too much sunlight. This is an Inside Science story. Forget showing your true colors -- plants are green precisely because they don't appreciate the type of ...

In order to genetically engineer acetate-eating plants, the researchers are taking advantage of a metabolic pathway that germinating plants use to break down food stored in their seeds. (Photo by Feng ...

WASHINGTON — Scientists have hacked a plant's genes to make it use sunlight more efficiently — a breakthrough that could eventually dramatically increase the amount of food grown. Think of it as ...

When I was little, my family measured how tall I was. They marked it on the wall. It was amazing to see how much I grew. I talked about how plants grow with Helmut Kirchhoff. He’s a scientist at ...

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to [email protected]. Why do trees need sunlight? – Tillman, age 9, ...

A new method predicts leaf optical properties from traits, improving canopy light modeling and photosynthesis estimates in ...

Gardening is fun for those with green thumbs, but it also takes time and hard work to put together. Whether you're looking to make a fruit-full garden or a pollinator-friendly porch so your plants can ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Many of our favorite flowers require full sun to grow. But, what about the corners and spots under trees ...