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Unique burger with vibrant layers of vegetables, leafy greens, and sesame-seed bun. Earthy background enhances fresh, colorful display.

Plant-Based Innovations in 2025: What's New and Exciting

Science & Innovation

The Economic Botanist

12 hours ago7 min read

Brown leather upholstery with a grid pattern, featuring visible stitching. The surface appears smooth and soft, conveying a sense of luxury.

Brown leather upholstery with a grid pattern, featuring visible stitching. The surface appears smooth and soft, conveying a sense of luxury.

Bio-Based Vegan Leather: Innovations in Sustainable Fashion

Plant Materials

The Economic Botanist

2 days ago6 min read

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Close-up of tangled green seaweed strands with a shiny, wet texture. The image is filled with wavy patterns in varying shades of green.

Seaweed and Algae: The Future of Sustainable Food Ingredients

The Economic Botanist

3 days ago3 min read

Bowl of chickpeas and peas garnished with herbs. White ceramic bowl on wooden plate, set against a soft striped fabric background.

Bowl of chickpeas and peas garnished with herbs. White ceramic bowl on wooden plate, set against a soft striped fabric background.

Plant-Based Protein: Looking Beyond Soy and Pea

The Economic Botanist

4 days ago9 min read

Vertical hydroponic garden with rows of lush green plants on shelves. Bright artificial lighting, no visible text, futuristic and organized.

Vertical hydroponic garden with rows of lush green plants on shelves. Bright artificial lighting, no visible text, futuristic and organized.

Urban Agriculture & Vertical Farming: Growing Food in the Heart of the City

Environmental Use

The Economic Botanist

5 days ago8 min read

Clear glass of oat milk topped with oats, a small pitcher of milk, and scattered oats on a wooden board. Earthy, cozy setting.

Clear glass of oat milk topped with oats, a small pitcher of milk, and scattered oats on a wooden board. Earthy, cozy setting.

The Rise of Oat Beverage: Why We Can’t Get Enough of It

The Economic Botanist

7 days ago9 min read

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Special Series - ALL ABOUT TULIPS

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Plant Compendium - new entries

Lavender

Lavender

Lavender

Discover the wonders of Lavender with our comprehensive guide! Learn about Lavender's botanical details, health benefits, and culinary uses.

The Economic Botanist

27 min read

Close-up of Maritime Pine cones on a branch with green needles, set against a clear blue sky. The scene feels serene and natural.

Close-up of Maritime Pine cones on a branch with green needles, set against a clear blue sky. The scene feels serene and natural.

Maritime Pine

Scientific Name: Pinus pinaster Aiton Family: Pinanceae The Maritime Pine ( Pinus pinaster Aiton) is a majestic and hardy...

The Economic Botanist

10 min read

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Close-up of a bush with elongated haskap berries and vibrant green leaves. Sunlight highlights the foliage against a blurred background.

Haskap Berry

Learn about the haskap berry (Lonicera caerulea), its health benefits, culinary uses, growing tips, and more.

The Economic Botanist

7 min read

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