The colors of flowers are a way for plants to communicate with insects. Bright colors such as red, blue, or yellow particularly attract insects. This...
Terrace farming practiced by the Aztecs was an ingenious technique that allowed them to cultivate on steep or mountainous terrain, characteristic of the region where...
Trees are living organisms that demonstrate a remarkable ability to adapt to their environment to ensure their survival. Among the strategies developed by trees, there...
Bloom naturally forms on the skin of grapes thanks to microscopic structures called cuticular waxes. These waxes are secreted by the superficial cells of the...
Fires can have a devastating impact on the habitats of plant species. They destroy existing vegetation structures, alter soil composition by burning organic matter, and...
Plants that use explosive seed dispersal have developed a clever mechanism to propel their seeds over a distance. This mechanism typically relies on capsules or...
The colors of roses are mainly due to natural pigments present in the petals. The main pigments responsible for the color of roses are anthocyanins. Anthocyanins are...
Pollination is a crucial process in the reproduction of flowering plants. To ensure fertilization, flowers produce specific scents to attract pollinators such as bees, butterflies, birds, or...
Cacti are able to survive without water for long periods of time thanks to their impressive water storage capacity. Their plant tissue is specially designed...
The adaptation of plants to drought is a crucial mechanism for their survival in arid environments or during prolonged periods of drought. Some plants have...
