If you're an elephant ear plant lover, or someone looking to get one for the first time, knowing the warning signs of ...

like heart disease and type 2 diabetes. New research highlights how profoundly a modern Western diet, high in processed foods and low in whole plant-based foods, can contribute to this chronic ...

In India, the elephant is considered a sacred creature. Many Hindus believe that Ganesha may help them overcome obstacles and bring them good fortune. African elephant ears are far bigger than those ...

A new study reveals an evolutionary trade-off that young plants face to develop disease resistance. From toddlers in daycare to seedlings in forests, young organisms tend to get sick more easily ...

Plant disease outbreaks are raising concerns about global food security. Pathogenic evolution and continuous climate changes increase the threat to agriculture and necessitate disease surveillance. To ...

THIS treatise, the first of its kind on the bacterial diseases of plants, is written by a recognised authority, whose work epitomises a considerable part of the history of the subject from the ...

“I want to focus on color and leaf texture,” said Thyrum, such as the elephant ears’ verdant heart-shapes, the canna’s red and orange glow, and the banana’s sometimes-purple streaks. Philadelphia-area ...

Extracts made from parts of the cashew plant that are usually thrown away when the nuts are processed commercially were found to significantly limit the development of fat cells and the ...

New research from the University of Wollongong (UOW) has found that a diet rich in diverse plant foods can significantly benefit people living with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The study was led ...

A new study found that following a healthy diet that is plant-based and includes minimal ... the age of 70 without developing any chronic disease. The study was published in the Nature Medicine.

Invasive pests are non-native species of plants, diseases, insects or animals that spread rapidly, outcompeting native species and disrupting ecosystems. These species are often very adaptable ...