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A study of fossils from the Permian-Triassic extinction event 252 million years ago shows that forests in many parts of the ...

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Some fruit trees are notorious for producing a big crop one year and a much smaller crop the next. Here's what to know and what you can do about it.

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Stanford researchers discovered how plant cells decide whether to form breathing pores based on size and neighbor signals.

An international research team led by scientists from the University of Vienna has uncovered new insights into how ...

The study of plant life by Stopes, Marie Carmichael, 1880-1958 Publication date 1910 Topics Botany Publisher London : Blackie and Son Collection cdl; americana Contributor University of California ...