Alun Salt
Alun is the Producer for Botany One. It's his job to keep the server running. He's not a botanist, but started running into them on a regular basis while working on writing modules for an Interdisciplinary Science course and, later, helping teach mathematics to Biologists. His degrees are in archaeology and ancient history.
Global warming will limit opportunities for a sexually-deceptive orchid
Kentucky crayfish aids plant on the run
The reason domesticated lentils are fussy about their lighting is in their genes
Carnivorous plants have evolved to hunt in packs
Carex angustisquama‘s extreme life style keeps it a distinct species
Microclimates in herb patches can provide refuges for overheating insects
Keeping plants off-balance in one location can give a species greater stability
Sub-lethal pesticides might still kill ecosystems
