Purdue University researchers found that a subset of epidermal cells in plant leaves serves as early responders to chemical cues from bacterial pathogens and communicate this information to neighbors ...

The Discipline of Botany hosts transition year students for a week long structured work experience programme in Botany that covers the range of activities of the Discipline. Students have the chance ...

To conduct the anatomical analysis, the rehydrated leaves were cut in the middle third of the leaf blade, including the intercostal portion, main vein, leaf margin and petiole. The samples were ...

The epidermis is the thin outer layer of the skin that is visible to the eye and works to protect the body. This part of the skin does not contain any blood vessels. It is, therefore, dependent on the ...

WE wish we could speak more favourably of this prettily got-up little book. Mrs. Loudon's writings did good service in cultivating a love of plants among the last generation; but when a new edition of ...

Forever ensnared in a love-fued between 1800s literature and modern gaming, Eman Fatima tries her best to appease both her hobbies by tapping away at her keyboard and writing about her favorite games ...

Plants—they’re just like us! Well, not exactly, but they do have skin and hair like us…even if they also have creepy little alien mouths. In this episode of Crash Course Botany, we’re getting up close ...

Botany Pond, a beloved campus landmark and a popular and peaceful oasis for the University of Chicago community, has reopened following an extensive restoration designed to maintain its historical ...

We all know that being in nature is good for our health and mental well-being. But how does it work its magic? For example, what explains the finding that, following gall bladder surgery, people who ...

In the final chapter of Botany Manor, the most challenging plant you’ll encounter is the Springdance Shrub. And if you want the quick and easy solution, simply place a Springdance Shrub potted in ...

The Brook Chalice is an aquatic weed that offers more than a little help when it comes to pollution. Here’s how to grow the Brook Chalice in Botany Manor. Before you can even start the Brook Chalice ...

William Parks is a Game Rant editor from the USA. Upon graduating from the University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts, William entered the realm of fine arts administration, ...