A new technique for grafting plants could increase production and eliminate diseases for some of the world’s most imperilled crops, such as bananas and date palms. Plant grafting, where the root of ...

Dave Christic, a volunteer from the California Rare Fruit Growers, helps seniors Michael Ward, left, and Emilie McDonald with their apple tree grafting. Photo by Joe Johnston 02-25-10 Tribune Students ...

The ancient trick of grafting one plant onto another could find a very modern use – enabling gene editing of plants that are very difficult or impossible to edit by other means. “It is still at the ...

The concept of a single plant bearing fruits or vegetables of two different types may sound like a dream, but thanks to advancements in agricultural science, it's now an achievable reality.