In ancient Greece, a hole was drilled in the trunks of almond trees into which plugs of pine tree wood were inserted.

Tree-ring samples taken by Paulo Quadri, who earned a Ph.D. in environmental studies from UC Santa Cruz, were included in the study. (Photo by Luz A. de Wit) The top-line findings of a massive ...

Pruning almond trees is a key part of maintenance that encourages a strong structure, keeps trees healthy, and helps them produce fruits, those which contain the tasty nuts. It does, however, have a ...

A new study has found that dry seasons that are warmer and drier than usual can stunt the growth of tropical trees, causing them to take in less carbon dioxide. While trees tend to grow more during ...