History and nature don’t always play well together, but when they collide in spectacular fashion, the results can be absolutely captivating for those of us who show up decades later to explore the ...

In the February issue of American Fruit Grower, I shared the story of Biloxi blueberry and the genetic diversity efforts of long-retired USDA-ARS blueberry breeder Dr. Arlen Draper. His efforts paid ...

A study from Kobe University has uncovered a surprising partnership between Japanese red elder plants and Heterhelus beetles.

To achieve this, Mueller transplants bacteria from one plant’s roots to a new generation’s seeds. With a gift of 50 seeds from Thomas Juenger, also a professor of integrative biology at UT, Mueller ...

In five decades, UF has become a powerhouse in caladium innovation, and breeder Zhanao Deng is responsible for 38 of them during his 20-plus years working for the university, including the newest two.

You will be redirected to our submission process. Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) is one of the most economically important vegetable crops worldwide and serves as a model system for studying fruit ...