Mining licences for limestone, titanium and gemstones are now the most sought after by investors in Kenya, a top official said, marking a shift from traditional crowd-pullers such as gold. Mining ...

Flamboyant flora has taken over Kew Gardens for its annual orchid display. Described as "a breath-taking cornucopia", the focus for this year is Peru, with the central installation "reminiscent of ...

Orchids form mycorrhizal symbioses with fungi in natural habitats that affect their seed germination, protocorm growth, and adult nutrition. An increasing number of studies indicates how orchids gain ...