Whatever challenges life throws, mothers often know best as they guide offspring through the risky stages of early development. This scenario, familiar when applied to humans, turns out to be true for ...

Analysis of the moisture content of litchi terminal buds at various developmental stages. (a) Litchi terminal buds at different developmental stages (S1 represents dormancy stage, S2 represents bud ...

A cutting-edge study has uncovered the complex hormonal and genetic interactions that dictate the seasonal flowering cycle of Cymbidium sinense, the Chinese orchid. This research sheds light on the ...

Plant growth regulation and bud development constitute central processes in plant biology that determine overall architecture, reproductive success and the response to environmental challenges. These ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Purdue scientists got a glimpse into more than 450 million years of evolution by tracing the function of a hormone pathway that has been passed along and co-opted by new species ...

Those moments when you feel fall is coming are truly special. The air sharpens, the shadows stretch, and trees seem to “yawn” as they pull back their energy and prepare for a seasonal nap. While most ...