The Moortens’ life-long dedication to the flora of the desert is historic and certainly seems to be the secret to happiness.

The UC Master Gardeners of Butte County are part of the University of California Cooperative Extension system, serving our ...

The Painted Desert in northern Arizona is a mesmerizing landscape of vibrant badlands stretching across the Colorado Plateau. Its striking reds, purples, and oranges come from layered sedimentary rock ...

Credit: Lynn Sweet/UCR Saharan mustard threatens desert plant diversity and hampers recovery from climate fluctuations. Once believed to be naturally resistant to invasion, deserts in the region are ...

Two Indigenous food educators led a tour showcasing edible and useful Sonoran Desert plants. Participants learned about palo verde flowers for tea, edamame-tasting pods and hunting woodrats.

Two Indigenous food educators showcased the abundance of the Sonoran Desert during a tour for the Society of Environmental Journalists’ annual conference on April 25. Their wisdom, while better ...

Many native desert plants remain dormant for years, making short-term surveys ineffective for capturing the full scope of biodiversity. By using multi-year monitoring, scientists can better ...

According to organizers, the forest is crucial because East Knoxville is in a food desert, which means there are limited places to get fresh fruits, veggies and other groceries. Organizers ...

Once thought resistant to invasion, regional deserts are losing native plants to aggressive weedy species like Saharan mustard. New research shows its spread is disrupting biodiversity and reducing ...

Nevertheless, the impact of photovoltaic power plants (PVs) on soil microbial activity and several functions is unclear. Methods: The present investigation aims to collect soil samples from ...