We have all been in the situation during hot muggy summers when we toss and turn all night trying to get some sleep. We blame it on the heat and that we can’t get comfortable but our real concern is ...

When a heat wave hits, plants may show the impact. As Oregon endures days of record-breaking heat, here’s advice for gardeners. Leaf rolling and cupping: Corn and tomatoes are among many plants that ...

As Australia swelters through a scorching summer, the nation’s flora is facing not just extreme heat, but also prolonged heat exposure. This deadly combination can damage plant health and resilience, ...

Specially tagged "sentinel plants" could soon provide an early warning of crop problems such as insect damage or bacterial infection. These plants would utilize two "glowing" sensors that react to ...

Careful timing ensures crops can handle a little heat. But recently, sudden heat waves and long-lasting ones in already warm regions have become more common, with predictions saying there’s more to ...

As global temperatures continue to rise, extreme heatwaves pose a significant threat to agricultural productivity. Studies estimate that for every 1°C increase above pre-industrial levels, crop yields ...

When plants face drought, infections, and other stressors, their cells produce unstable molecules known as reactive oxygen species, including hydrogen peroxide. Snooping on a plant’s production of ...

Periods of extreme heat often lead to increased exposure to ground-level ozone, in addition to other negative effects. This is dangerous for humans, the environment and agriculture. A study led by ...