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
Is the Fruit of Musa Basjoo Actually Edible?
Is Micro Broccoli the Same as Broccoli Sprouts?
Where Are Cucumbers Native? Tracing Their Origins
What Is a Sand Plum and Where Does It Grow?
Where to Buy Wolffia Globosa (Water Lentils)
How Many Grapes Grow on a Vine?
Where Do Blueberries Grow? A Look at the Global Map
Are There Blue Watermelons? The Science Explained
What Are Hydroponically Grown Strawberries?
Where Do Kidney Beans Grow? From Origins to Harvest
What Happens If You Plant a Banana in the Ground?
What Is a Nectarine Crossed With?
Where Do Blackberries Grow? A Look at Their Global Map
Are There Blue Bananas? The Facts About This Unique Fruit
Where Does Ginger Grow? Climate, Soil, and Regions
How Much Does a Seedless Watermelon Weigh in Pounds?
Which Is Categorized as a Stem Vegetable?
Do Beans Grow in Pods? Explaining the Life Cycle
What Is the Biggest Watermelon Ever Grown?
Why Is It Illegal to Grow Gooseberries?
Where Do Beans Grow From? From Seed to Harvest
How Many Types of Arugula Are There?
Where Are Leeks Grown? From Origins to Major Producers
Are There Pink Apples? A Look at Red-Fleshed Varieties
Where Do Peanuts Grow? From Underground to Around the World
Where Do Artichokes Grow? From Climate to Regions
Where Do Mangoes Grow? From Tropics to Margins
How Lettuce Is Made: From Seed to Harvest
How to Grow Bean Sprouts on a Paper Towel