Dartmouth scientists sniff out the genes — and identify a new chemical compound — that drive titan arum's pungent odor. The unusual odor of the titan arum, commonly called the corpse flower because ...

As the holiday season comes upon us you may want to decorate your home with some lovely colorful flowering plants. Besides poinsettias, there are holiday cacti that have flowers that may be white, ...

A study published in Device details how researchers have developed a robot capable of identifying different plant species at ...

A new study on titan arum -- commonly known as the corpse flower for its smell like rotting flesh -- uncovers fundamental genetic pathways and biological mechanisms that produce heat and odorous ...

Researchers have revealed the genetic and chemical reasons behind the titan arum’s unique warming mechanism and putrid scent.

Researchers have developed a robot that identifies different plant species at various stages of growth by 'touching' their leaves with an electrode. The robot can measure properties such as surface ...

Orphan genes, found only in specific lineages, are key drivers of new functions and phenotypic traits. This discovery lays a ...

Shaik’s identification method, known as integrative taxonomy, merges traditional observational techniques with modern DNA ...

The UC Master Gardeners of Butte County are part of the University of California Cooperative Extension system, serving our ...

Rosa chinensis, a beloved ornamental plant, is a central ... to stress resistance and flower development. This data will be ...

Canada thistle (Cirsium arvense) is an aggressive, invasive plant. Here's how it spreads and how to identify it so it doesn't ...

A research team has developed a framework to study phenotypic plasticity, linking crop traits, genetics, and weather. The ...