Now that July is here, many spring wildflowers have faded but summer blooms can still be found. Here’s a look at some of the ...

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Researchers identify the crucial protein for controlling the biosynthesis of steroidal glycoalkaloids and saponins in plants of the genus Solanum and for the first ...

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. A study of the effects of mowing on a common weed has found that what doesn't kill you can make you stronger. A study published in Nature's Scientific Reports has found that ...

Structural and cytochemical investigation of the leaf of silver leaf nightshade (Solanum elaeagnifolium), a drought-resistant alien weed of the Greek flora. Australlian.

The mowing of Solanum elaeagnifolium strengthens its defenses, potentially creating a "superweed." The weed, also known as silverleaf nightshade, poses a significant threat to agriculture by ...

Research indicates that frequent mowing of Solanum elaeagnifolium enhances its defensive traits, making it more resilient and potentially a superweed. The study highlights the necessity for updated ...

Solanum elaeagnifolium — also known as silverleaf nightshade — can be found from south Texas to South Africa and Greece, infesting fields and soaking up valuable nutrients intended for cash crops.

We all love a neatly manicured lawn. But what if frequently mowing the yard in our quest for tidiness is inadvertently creating a legion of superweeds? A recent study on the seemingly innocuous ...