Agricultural and Forestry Science

The Phalaenopsis orchid, also known as the moth orchid, is the most important pot flower in terms of market value in the world's major floriculture markets….

Since the introduction of 'Honeycrisp' apples in 1991, the variety has become a consumer favorite for its unusual texture and delicious flavor. Honeycrisp has…

“Plant scientists have been studying plant-soil feedback for decades,” said U of I microbial ecologist Tony Yannarell. “Some microbes are famous for their…

The system measures the so-called “water footprint” of a farm. In the broader sense, water footprints account for the amount of water used to grow or create…

Results from a new study co-authored by Netra Chhetri, a faculty member with the Consortium for Science, Policy & Outcomes at Arizona State University, show…

The draft genome — approximately seven times bigger than the human genome — is the largest genome sequenced to date and the most complete conifer genome…