Patchouli thrives in Indonesia’s tropical climate, which supplies over 80% of the global market. Prices for one kilogram of patchouli oil for farmers can be up to 2.4 million rupiah ($147).

Demand for the patchouli plant's oils has skyrocketed in recent years, and so too has the number of farmers in the region who ...

Through a course in dendrology, the study of the taxonomy of woody plants in the absence of flowers or fruits, two experts in ...

A team of scientists is trying to understand how the trees of the Bobiri forest reserve in southern Ghana react to extreme ...

Satellite images from space are allowing scientists to delve deeper into the individual functions of different tropical forest canopies with new and surprising results. Understanding tree traits and ...

Cloud forests are biodiversity hot spots and crucial water sources. But climate change and deforestation are shrinking their range, new data show.

Forest Department tightens checking at Poondi for Vellingiri hills trek after videos of pilgrims planting random saplings emerge.

Shade-loving plants can make a delightful addition to the garden – here are the best plants for shade to thrive in your ...

If you are maintaining turf on a golf course, it has to be almost perfect. However, most folks aren’t held to such high ...