Evolution has long been viewed as a rather random process, with the traits of species shaped by chance mutations and environmental events — and therefore largely unpredictable. But an international ...

As gardeners, we want our plants to thrive. However, some plants succeed a little too well, to the detriment of other plants in our gardens and beyond. When such plants escape cultivation and ...

A recent surprise in my garden was the first appearance of a striking blossom that I had not seen previously and did not expect. It is featured among today’s images. The blossom was from a plant ...

Q. What makes a plant invasive, and why are they considered harmful? Whenever we hear about invasive species, we usually think about pest insects or arthropods such as Argentine ants or fruit flies.

The aim of JXB is to publish the highest quality manuscripts that address questions of broad interest in plant biology. We welcome manuscripts that identify fundamental mechanisms including those ...

As gardeners, we want our plants to thrive. However, some plants succeed a little too well, to the detriment of other plants in our gardens and beyond. When such plants escape cultivation and ...

Plants are consummate chemists, using the sun's energy and carbon dioxide from the air, to conjure a dazzling array of ...

Your plant is dead or dying. What do you do? Often we cannot bring diseased plants back to full health, but identifying the problem may help us avoid making the same mistakes again. First, inspect the ...

Keep invasive plants out of your yard with these expert tips. As gardeners, we want our plants to thrive. However, some plants succeed a little too well, to the detriment of other plants in our ...