Weather officials say the Mekong Delta is suffering an unusually long heatwave this year
Plant-soil-microbe interactions play a crucial role in processes that take place in the soil directly around plant roots, or the rhizosphere, and these processes contribute to nutrient cycling and metabolite turnover in the environment. Amid the water scarcity that occurs with climate change, plants are forced to adapt through a range of processes that impact soil organic matter turnover in the rhizosphere.
In natural environments, plants encounter biotic and abiotic stresses that can significantly affect their productivity and health. Recognizing the importance of timely stress diagnosis, researchers have developed various sensors and devices to detect plant hormones, heavy metal responses, and pathogen invasions.
Years after a massive spill at a Los Angeles water treatment facility dumped millions of gallons of raw sewage into the Pacific, officials with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency have ordered several improvements at the plant to help prevent another such disaster, even when facing more intense storms from a changing climate. The administrative order of consent, issued this month, requires the Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant in Playa del Rey to make significant fixes to its operations and...
When you think of Ikea, images of sleek furniture and stylish home goods may come to mind. But, they have more to offer!
As more businesses recognize the many benefits of having plants in the workplace, interior green walls, also known as living walls, have gained popularity in recent years for their aesthetic appeal and environmental benefits. However, managing plant growth within these structures presents unique challenges, particularly regarding stem elongation, which can impact the overall appearance and health of the green wall.
A delicate butterfly alighting on a garden bloom is a tangible sign for many that spring has indeed arrived. A Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service specialist shared insights on how to draw these beautiful beneficial insects to your yard — not only in the spring but throughout the summer and fall. “The key to having the most butterflies is to have constant or overlapping blooms,” said Molly Keck, AgriLife Extension entomologist, Bexar County. “You can keep pollinators coming back to your garden...
Grading all 32 teams' offseason moves after the early start to free agency
When you search for something online, do you often find that the results don’t match what you’re looking for? This happens because of problems with the way most search and information retrieval systems work. They take long pieces of text and compress them into a short code, like squeezing a big sponge into a small […]
In Massachusetts, several species of plants are banned from being sold because they are consider invasive and can harm the local habitats.
Visualization, also known as imagery, involves using the power of the mind through various therapies and has been used for centuries.
22News Storm Team Meteorologist Adam Strzempko is working for you on what you should do if you have already put some plants outside.