For over a century, scientists have studied myrmecochory, a phenomenon where ants transport seeds to their nests. In this ...

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposes protecting monarch butterflies as threatened species, with Western population facing ...

Research reveals that moths use ultrasonic sounds from drought-stressed plants to guide their egg-laying, favouring healthier ...

The white cotton-like masses are likely scale insects, a type of sap-sucking pest. If the infestation is minor, you can use a ...

Buckthorn is one of Minnesota’s most widespread invasive species. Each year millions of dollars are spent trying to remove ... The research was funded by the University’s Minnesota Invasive ...

The presence of these small, round, white masses makes it possible to identify infested trees.” The insects are considered ...

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed to list monarch butterflie as threatened under the Endangered Species Act.

As it happens, they, too, play an essential role in the ecosystem, consuming rotting vegetation and serving as an important ...

and a home to beneficial insects and other organisms. It is also a place where many native plants have become reestablished.

Plants, often perceived as passive, exhibit surprising adaptations mirroring animal behavior. From carnivorous sundews and ...

One of the most exciting parts of starting a community garden is choosing the right plants that will thrive in your local environment! When selecting plants, it's essential to consider those native to ...

I didn't plan to become a botanist, I just pursued activities that made me happy. Studying subjects that make you light up ...