Nature has designed two long-chain polyesters that function as a protective hydrophobic layer in plants and trees, namely, cutin and suberin. They act as a physical barrier in leaves, roots, and bark, ...

Tests on a drug made from tree bark have produced 'conclusive' evidence that it can help beat tumours, scientists revealed yesterday. Combretastatin, which has been hailed as a potential cancer ...

A beetle pest is endangering pine trees in Pierce County, including an outbreak at Chambers Creek Regional Park. Learn how officials are addressing the threat.