Mapping Hope for Nearly Lost Plant Species
Research identifies plants on the edge of extinction.
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Does Bamboo Interfere with Panda Brains to Get Eaten?
Scientists discovered that bamboo plants may actively influence pandas’ brains and biology through tiny RNA molecules that enter their bloodstream.
How One Tool Helps Different Fungi Hijack Plant Signalling
Scientists discover fungi use a universal “hacking tool” to trick plants into starvation mode, disabling their immune defences and causing devastating crop diseases worldwide.
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Urban gardeners can make unusual niches for pollinators in their cities.
The Week in Botany February 24, 2025
The weekly round-up of what’s on Botany One and the rest of the web continues.
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Endangered Vanilla Orchids Hiding in Plain Sight
What was thought to be a single vanilla orchid species turns out to be two distinct plants, both fighting for survival.
Digital Botany to Protect Plants
A combination of modern methods and indigenous knowledge could help conserve endangered plants.
The Week in Botany February 17, 2025
This week’s round-up includes a wolf, a chance to be editor of an AoB journal and DEIA.
Compassion Can Transform Plant Conservation
A withering houseplant can tug at our heartstrings just like a suffering animal, showing how emotions could help save plant species.
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