The acid growth theory states that the auxin-induced acidification of plant cell walls causes their expansion. A model now suggests that excessive acidification leads to growth inhibition ...

For a young person buying their own policy, the picture is even grimmer: The average cost of a standalone full-coverage policy for an 18-year-old is $6,687 a year. (Staying on their parents ...

Some don't contain any fertiliser at all and others have fertiliser that runs out quickly. As soon as the growth of your plants slows down, start to give them a liquid feed, including seedlings and ...

Sow direct outdoors if conditions are mild or if you have pre-warmed the soil using cloches or fleece. In cold conditions, sow in multi-celled trays in a greenhouse or cold frame, and then plant the ...

Any Feng Shui enthusiast with a green thumb will know that snake plant benefits are truly transformative. Snake plants are extremely attractive and valuable plants, with more benefits than you may ...

Chinese scientists have created an energy generator that uses transpiration, the process of water moving through a plant, to create electricity. The generator can transform almost all leaves on ...

Are the Atlanta Braves content to leave their starting rotation untouched? Reigning Cy Young Award winner Chris Sale will be looking to keep up his dominance after his first fully healthy season ...

SINGAPORE - Just as age verification is mandatory for pub entry, app stores will soon need to check the age of young users before allowing them to download apps for grown-ups. Come March 31 ...