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Arabidopsis may seem like a simple plant, but at the University of Missouri, plant biochemist Jay Thelen is using it as a ...
Buildings adorned with plants are an increasingly familiar sight in cities worldwide. These “green walls” are generally ...
Something strange happens to water as it moves through the stems of horsetail plants – and this unique process provides ...
A set of breakthroughs from scientists at the Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) is ...
A locally made ‘ulu (breadfruit) pancake mix is now available for purchase at Foodland grocery stores throughout the state. To celebrate the launch of the mix, which is produced by the Hawai‘i ...
Rescued roots of burned ‘ulu trees are producing dozens more shoots to plant in Lahaina ...
Discover why breadfruit is a high-protein, climate-smart fruit beloved around the world — plus tips on cooking and where to buy it.
A new study uses metabolic profiling to uncover ancient knowledge systems behind therapeutic and psychoactive plant use in ancient Arabia.
Fledgling ‘ulu plants are also preparing for their future move to Lahaina at the nursery of Maui Nui Botanical Gardens in Kahului.
Hemlock water dropwort is a dangerous plant in Europe and Asia with a unique trait of causing victims to die with a smile. Historically used in ancient rituals in Sardinia, it has potential ...
Many local families have ‘ulu trees in their yards and prepare their fruit at home simply steamed, simmered in coconut milk or incorporated into soups and stews. Native Hawaiians traditionally plant ...