The classic orange color of carrots mainly comes from beta-carotene, an orange pigment that gives a healthy glow and belongs to the family of carotenoids. But it...
Carrots were originally cultivated over 1000 years ago in what is now Afghanistan and Iran, and guess what: they were mainly purple or violet! The...
The pistachio shell is mainly made of cellulose and lignin, two very resistant natural substances that make up most plant fibers. These components give it...
Phytoaccumulation is when certain plants absorb and store large quantities of heavy metals present in their environment, such as lead, cadmium, or nickel. They take...
Roses were already associated with love in ancient civilizations, where the Greeks saw them as the favorite flower of Aphrodite, the goddess of love. Later, the Romans...
The skin protects the fruit against all kinds of external threats such as bacteria, insects, or even the sun. It also acts as a sort...
Trees, somewhat like human skin, regularly replace the protective outer layer of their trunk. This phenomenon is called exfoliation: it’s what gives the impression that...
The pineapple is quite unique when it comes to ripening: unlike other fruits, it stops completely after being harvested. While it grows quietly on its...
In desert environments, extreme daytime temperatures can cause significant evaporation. At night, the cooler air and higher humidity reduce water loss. Cacti primarily bloom at...
