Among the plant species essential to their daily lives were the iroko (Milicia excelsa), moabi (Baillonella toxisperma Pierre) and sapele (Meliaceae), trees precious for their medicinal properties and ...

Introduction: Meliaceae, a significant group in Sapindales, possesses material and medicinal value due to its applications in timber and bioactive compounds. However, the high morphological diversity ...

Whole-foods and plant-based diets prioritize plant foods and minimize processed foods and animal products. These diets are associated with several health benefits, such as reduced risk of diabetes ...

Traditional plant stands seem to come in two styles: those mid-century-modern ones that stay low to the ground and fit just one big pot, and the more bookshelf-style bamboo units with a few ...

This study is a considerable step forward in plant genomics, demonstrating how such insights can be translated into tactics to improve crop diversity, resilience and sustainability. By integrating ...

The forest previously provided Yanda families with trees, plants and animals for their food and medicine. The land, they say, was razed for the construction of the Paul Biya Omnisports Complex ...

Found throughout India, it can grow between 65 to 115 feet tall and belongs to the Meliaceae family. Its reddish-brown timber is also a source of Mahogany wood. The Neem tree is highly valued in ...

Plants need water to make their own food. This is called photosynthesis. It happens in plant leaves. Plants also need carbon dioxide from air and sunlight to make their food. Slide 1 of 3 ...

Mar. 26, 2025 — A new species of fossil is 444 million years-old with soft insides perfectly preserved. Research 'ultramarathon' saw palaeontologist puzzled by bizarre fossil for 25 ...