It's fall and the trees are beginning their annual display of spectacular colors. Ever wonder where these colors come from?

Once again, the summer season comes to an end, and crisp autumn days are upon us. Temperatures drop, the days get shorter and ...

This process, called photosynthesis, is essential to the global carbon cycle and organisms that conduct photosynthesis represent the lowest level in most food chains (Figure 1). Most living things ...

The collection of light energy for photosynthesis by aquatic plants is, as we have seen, carried out by the photosynthetic pigments. We have already examined the spectral absorption capabilities of ...

During the growing season, leaves constantly produce sugars via photosynthesis, which is the conversion of light to energy.

Anthocyanin is the pigment responsible for red, purple and blue colours because it absorbs blue, blue-green and green from ...

Biotechnological methods increased beta-carotene in leaves by up to 30 times, improving its bioaccessibility without ...

By using biotechnological techniques and treatments with high light intensity, the levels of beta-carotene in leaves can be ...

Leaves on top of the Grand Mesa and higher elevations are already starting to change - but why? Let's find out the science ...

What are some of the fascinating sea plants? They play an essential role in the marine ecosystem by providing food, shelter ...

A research group has developed an innovative method for the biofortification of leaves and other green plant tissues, ...

Fall foliage is highly contingent on location and weather conditions in the weeks and months before the height of the season.