Plant fibres are natural fibres from the plant kingdom. Humans have been using plant fibres for thousands of years. The earliest known fibres include wild flax fibres from 34,000 years ago found in a cave in Georgia. Researchers also found bast fibres …
Fungi provide many ecosystem services from which all living organisms can benefit. Mycorrhizal fungi are key drivers in vegetation succession, as they deliver the essential nutrients a plant needs. They can help plants absorb water and nutrients, increase drought tolerance, …
Flax is a plant that is mainly cultivated to make linen fibre.
The flax fibre is known for its strength, breathability and ability to regulate temperature. The fibre comes from the stem of the plant.
Flax is a renewable resource, making …
Most of the plants we see around us are flowering plants, also known as angiosperms. They differ from so-called gymnosperms, such as conifers, in that their seeds are formed inside a flower, rather than on the …
The juniper is the most widespread conifer in the world, found across much of the northern hemisphere. Junipers exist in various forms, from tall, pillar-like trees to bushy shrubs and low-growing ground covers. The latter can be found on the …
