Plants are constantly sending chemical messages into the air and soil around them. These invisible signals can summon pollinators, warn neighbors of herbivores, or repel attackers. But new research ...

When plants face stress, they activate a signaling cascade involving multiple molecules like hydrogen peroxide and plant hormones such as salicylic acid, leading to resistance or stress adaptation. It ...

Why it matters: Since the 1980s, it's been known that plants possess defense mechanisms that operate through the air. Recently, a team of Japanese researchers has not only demonstrated but also ...