Rates of photosynthesis can be lower in plants grown under conditions of high leaf-to-air vapour pressure difference (VPD) than under low VPD. Leaf phenotype plasticity is a primary factor determining ...

EXCLUSIVE: Sweden’s Studios Extraordinaires is teaming with European games maker Fallen Leaf Studios to develop film and TV versions of sci-fi horror game Fort Solis. In the game, players take control ...

Although biochemically related, C₄ and crassulacean acid metabolism (CAM) systems are expected to be incompatible. However, Portulaca species, including P. oleracea, operate C₄ and CAM within a single ...

With a finicky reputation. Fiddle leaf figs are not the easiest houseplants to grow, but their lovely, large leaves make these houseplants worth a little effort. These small tree houseplants are well ...

Leaf adaptations: Plants transpire water through pores in their leaves called stomata. Desert plants try to avoid having large leaves, since plants can lose a lot of water that way. Thus many desert ...