Hot weather is here and that can bring extra challenges for vegetable gardens as high temperatures cause yield and quality loss in many vegetable crops. For example, high temperatures contribute to ...

Heat waves are among the world's deadliest weather hazards. Every year, vast numbers of people are killed by heat stress and ...

July is here and the heat is on. Add that to the dry spell we’ve been having lately, and your landscape may start to suffer. Potted plants will be the most vulnerable to dry, hot weather.

Tomatoes grow best at 70 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit during the day, and the plants experience heat stress when temperatures rise to between 86 and 104 degrees Fahrenheit. Heat stress causes issues ...

These so-called stomata regulate gas and water vapor exchange with the environment, function as entry points for pathogens, and are pivotal in shielding plants against abiotic stress. When ...

Plants need light to grow, and while natural sunlight is ideal, artificial lighting can also support healthy growth, ...

The Cooperative Extension Plant Clinic can provide information on scale insect control, urban tree care, and other ...