Scientists at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have unlocked the secret behind the blossom’s captivating aroma – tracing it ...

Petunias are low maintenance annuals that never stop flowering. Most petunias with single flowers are self-cleaning. No need to deadhead. They are water wise. They mix well with other flowers but ...

Scientists have shown that one portion of the petunia’s genetic code can direct the creation of molecules behind the plant’s floral scent. One of the approaches used was viral-induced gene silencing, ...

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