A new study concluded that microplastics could reduce photosynthesis by as much as 12% in certain plants.

The Svalbard Global Seed Vault has a practical mission – protecting seeds as a backup for seed banks around the world – but inspires strong cultural, political and artistic reactions.

Humans rely on a very narrow selection of plant and animal food products – but more diversity could boost local and regional economies.

A soil expert explains why flooding rice fields in South Florida benefits the agriculture-rich region.

The US Department of Agriculture has updated its plant hardiness zone map, which shows where various plants will grow across the country. Gardeners should take note.

Cotton is one of the world’s largest crops and is harvested with large, heavy machines. Robotic harvesting could yield higher-quality cotton with less damage to plants and soil.

Rapid and accelerating groundwater level declines are widespread in dry climates where groundwater is used for irrigation. But some communities have found ways to turn things around.

Scientists are still trying to puzzle out strange oscillations in plant root genes,

Plants aren’t always as good at photosynthesis as you might think. Our research project wants to help them.