Author

Marie Austin

On the editorial team at Biology Insights, Marie Austin reports on plant science and crop production from Greenwich, Connecticut. She worked as a fact-checker and research assistant for a popular science magazine after taking degrees in biology and science journalism. Austin specializes in the agricultural origins of everyday foods.

Mung Bean Plant Growth Stages: From Seed to Harvest Edibles
The Radish Germination Process From Seed to Sprout Botany
Is the Fruit of Musa Basjoo Actually Edible?Edibles
Is Micro Broccoli the Same as Broccoli Sprouts?Edibles
Where Do Eggplants Come From? A Look at Their Origins Botany
Sunflower Temperature Tolerance: Ideal Range and Limits Flowers
Is Broccoli a Hybrid? The History of Its Origins Botany
Where Are Cucumbers Native? Tracing Their Origins Edibles
Do Tomatoes Grow on Trees? The Truth Explained Botany
What Is a Sand Plum and Where Does It Grow?Edibles
Where Do Watermelons Naturally Grow?Botany
Where to Buy Wolffia Globosa (Water Lentils)Edibles
How Many Grapes Grow on a Vine?Edibles
Where Do Blueberries Grow? A Look at the Global Map Edibles
Are There Blue Watermelons? The Science Explained Edibles
What Are Hydroponically Grown Strawberries?Edibles
Where Do Kidney Beans Grow? From Origins to Harvest Edibles
What Happens If You Plant a Banana in the Ground?Edibles
How Were Carrots Made? The History of Their Colors Botany
What Is a Nectarine Crossed With?Edibles
Where Do Blackberries Grow? A Look at Their Global Map Edibles
Are There Blue Bananas? The Facts About This Unique Fruit Edibles
Where Are Persimmons From? Their Origins Explained Botany
Guava Origin: Where Does This Fruit Come From?Botany
Where Does Zucchini Come From? Its Origins Explained Botany
Where Does Ginger Grow? Climate, Soil, and Regions Edibles
Where Do Macadamia Nuts Grow? A Map of Major Regions Botany
What Is a Prickly Pear? Cactus Fruit Explained Botany
How Much Does a Seedless Watermelon Weigh in Pounds?Edibles
Which Is Categorized as a Stem Vegetable?Edibles