Why Are Plants Green? The Science of Leaf Pigments

Plants are green because they contain chlorophyll, the pigment that absorbs sunlight…

C3 vs. C4 vs. CAM: The Leaf Strategies That Rewrite Yields

Because each leaf strategy offers unique advantages in different environments, understanding C3, C4, and CAM pathways can reveal how plants optimize yields and survival.

Photosynthesis Under Pressure: How Plants React to Heat Waves

Sensing extreme heat, plants activate unique survival strategies to maintain photosynthesis and endure heat waves—discover how they do it.

Photosynthesis at Its Limit: Effects of Hot Days and Warm Nights on CO2 Uptake

Knowledge of how hot days and warm nights limit CO₂ uptake reveals critical impacts on plant health, prompting you to discover ways to help them thrive.