Like blood-sucking insects, herbivores evaluate their host's readiness for defense

A new sensor may one day be able to help U.S. supermarkets prevent the loss of produce due to spoilage.

A new study by Rice University scientists reveals that plants can use the sense of touch to fight off fungal infections and insects.

Plants leaves are sealed with a gas-tight wax layer to prevent water loss.

Dormant seeds in the soil detect and respond to seasonal changes in soil temperature by changing their sensitivity to plant hormones.