Greenhouse and growth chamber experiments with potted plants were conducted to determine the effects of interspecific root and canopy interference, light intensity, and soil moisture on water uptake ...

About as popular as the cockroach, and nearly as plentiful, the common cocklebur plant is well known to hikers — especially ones who hike with long-coated dogs — and of course it's recognized as a ...

An invasive weed common in American backyards could help stave off signs of visible aging, a new study suggests. The spiky fruit of the cocklebur plant was found to reduce damage caused by UV rays and ...