The pedunculate oaks typical of Leipzig's floodplain forest and other German oak forests are struggling to regenerate in the understorey due to a lack of light. One reason for this is the absence of ...

What are the benefits of trees? The Michigan Department of Natural Resources lists these 10: Trees contribute to reduced stress and good health by helping people feel closer to nature. Trees can help ...

In its ongoing effort to support the health and diversity of its tree habitat, the University of Iowa will plant a Miyawaki ...

This film explores the seasonal changes of an apple tree, detailing how it adapts to the heat of summer and the cold of ...

Over one-third of the compounds were terpenoids, chemicals that plants use to ward off threats like insects and pathogens. Terpenoids are already known for their medicinal uses. Some can fight cancer, ...

Scientists discovered trees use a biological clock to time growth. Changing this clock helps trees grow better and adapt to new environments.