A new method developed by Penn State biologists allows them to turn stripped-down plant cells into other types of cells, ...

Pando is the world's largest tree. Its name means "I spread" in Latin, and it does indeed spread: The organism has given rise ...

Native to Sumatran rainforests of Indonesia, the giant tropical plant can live for decades and grow over 12 ... the corpse ...

Using a computer model that reveals how plants grow thicker over time, biologists have uncovered how cells are activated to produce wood tissue. Understanding the fundamentals behind this growth, they ...

Pando is a giant aspen clone in central Utah that has been regrowing parts of itself for up to 80,000 years — but new threats ...

Wilting flowers may not mean poor plant health; instead, they could be part of a smart resource-saving strategy. A study from ...

Plants recycle resources from wilting flowers, storing them to enhance future reproduction and resource allocation.

The Stem Education minor and certificate look good on any transcript, resume or medical school application. And if you pursue the teaching license while earning your STEM degree, you'll increase your ...

CANAAN - Tom Zetterstrom's love of trees and his dedication to sharing that passion with others has earned him the ...

The Department of Biology hosted Detlef Weigel, director at the Max Planck Institute for Biology Tübingen and member of the ...

"It's a bit like stem cells in that we can reprogram their ... which could have implications across plant biology." In addition to Pfaff, the research team at Penn State includes Edward Wagner ...