Scientists at Nagoya University in Japan have made a big discovery in plants that reveal the triggers behind seed formation. The team has discovered the first such plant tissue in over 160 years.

Pollination is an important part of a plant's life cycle Each part of a plant has an important job to do, from the roots to the shoots, to the leaves and even the flower. Flowers aren’t just the part ...

Biologists have examined how seed formation is coordinated with fruit growth. They explain the genetic control mechanisms underlying the process. An international team of researchers led by biologists ...

Vegetable, fruit, or grain -- the majority of our food results from plant reproduction. Researchers have now discovered the key to how plants regulate pollen growth and seed formation. In addition to ...