A Plant A Day

Consider that biodiversity is crucial for economic sustainability as it underpins industries like agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and pharmaceuticals. Diverse ecosystems […]

Some species of passionflower (Passiflora) exhibit a fascinating form of leaf mimicry, where their leaves are adapted to resemble butterfly

Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) is a hormone primarily produced in the gut that plays a role in regulating blood sugar levels

Monotropa uniflora, also known as the Indian Pipe, doesn’t perform photosynthesis in the traditional sense. Instead, it obtains energy in

Pterostilbene is a naturally occurring stilbene compound, structurally similar and considered an analog to resveratrol, but with two methoxy groups

Don’t Tell me Nutrition only = Protein + Fats + Carbs + Recognized Vitamins & Minerals! Food bioactives are vital

Beta-sitosterol is a plant-derived phytosterol, structurally similar to cholesterol, but with an additional ethyl group at the C24 position. This

Puya raimondii, also known as the Queen of the Andes, is the largest species of bromeliad and one of the

If you have been paying attention to my posts, you might have noticed a theme: The Multiple Uses of Plants.

The Traveler’s Palm (Ravenala madagascariensis), native to Madagascar, is famous for the alignment of its fan-like leaves, which often orient