Mint (Mentha) is an herb of many forms -- there are so many different varieties of the plant including spearmint (Mentha spicata), peppermint (Mentha × piperita), apple mint (Mentha suaveolens), ...

Mint is a great addition to a herb garden, but its invasive roots can take over. Guest presenter Hannah Moloney has a tip for using an old plastic pot to create a root barrier, allowing you to plant ...

To date, plantlet culture has not been explored as a means to obtain secondary metabolites in vitro. However, plantlets readily produce desirable secondary metabolites, which may not be produced in ...

Sophie looks at the many Mentha mints you can grow in your garden and shares tips on how to use them, grow them and keep them under control. Many plants are called mints, including the ‘mint bushes’ ...

Protocols and media constituents for efficient in vitro plant regeneration of Native Spearmint (Mentha spicata L. cultivar 'Native Spearmint') have been defined. Adventitious shoots were initiated ...

Modern society provides us with all sorts of breath-freshening products: toothpaste, mints, mouthwash, gum, and even weird, translucent strips that dissolve in your mouth. All these products have one ...

Spearmint, a fragrant herb, offers surprising health benefits beyond its refreshing flavor. Rich in antioxidants, it aids digestion, eases discomfort, and supports hormonal balance, particularly for ...

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