The Bentley seeds can’t grow on their own, but Olson’s goal is to take DNA from those seeds and put it into the DNA sequence of another existing rye seed. This will allow the extinct rye seeds to grow ...

STORY: These are Chile’s "seed guardians". They're an emerging group of farmers and growers trying to protect the traditional crops of their ancestors. They collect, trade and plant hundreds of seeds ...

Ephedra seeds found in an ancient burial pit may be the earliest evidence yet for the medicinal use of plants.

Poinsettias, the festive red plants, are mildly toxic to pets like cats and dogs. Their sap can cause skin and stomach ...

Researchers have discovered an exceptionally preserved fossil site in Massachusetts that provides a rare glimpse into terrestrial life from over 300 million years ago. The site reveals a diverse ...

From rare peppers to blight tickets, one Detroiter spent decades growing a healthier self and city. Here’s why he might move on.

An emerging group of farmers and growers in Chile, known as seed guardians, aim to protect the traditional crops of their ...

Many of the countries that contribute to seed banks are doing so amid growing concerns of food shortages. One of the world's ...