Have you ever wondered how it is that plants avoid pollinating themselves? Walnut trees have evolved to avoid this by ...

Biologists at UC Davis have uncovered a fascinating genetic mechanism in walnut trees, allowing them to alternate between ...

It’s common for Utah gardeners to grow fruit trees like peaches and apples, but what about nut trees? Here are some options.

Pecans and walnuts are two popular nut varieties with some distinct differences. Learn about their origins, flavors, and ...

This shot didn’t win, but the pecan would become the Texas state tree in 1919. Its popularity had been growing since 1906, when former Governor James Hogg’s last wishes included a walnut tree ...

A genetic mechanism of sex determination in walnuts revealed by researchers has been stable for 40 million years.

The genetics behind the alternating sexes of walnut trees has been revealed by biologists at the University of California, Davis. The research ...