Researchers at McGill University and the United States Forest Service have found that plants living in areas where human ...

In the plant world, when two different species mate, their offspring often don't survive. The reason lies in their DNA: ...

Plants can carry long-lasting genetic damage from past population crashes, leaving them more vulnerable to future environmental change.

Researchers discovered hybrid combinations capable of overcoming hybrid lethality and producing numerous offspring using ...

Domestic pigs bred with wild boar after the nuclear disaster offer lessons in wildlife genetics and invasive species management.

Grafting is a widely used agricultural technique, but the slow and unreliable healing of graft unions often limits its efficiency.

A new study says genetic testing can speed the return of the American chestnut tree that once dominated Eastern U.S. forests.

A fungus known as yellow rust can destroy wheat, reducing harvests and driving up prices, which in turn can affect the price of staple foods like bread and pasta.

Agriculture faces unprecedented challenges from environmental pressures and increasing demand for food production. As global ...