The Week in Botany April 21, 2025
Another round-up of not quite the past week of botany news.
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The Secret of a Plant’s Sexual Attraction Is Betrayed by the Shadow of Its Scent
Botanists discover that plants seeking to sexually attract a pollinator may be hiding their stocks of potent perfumes in overlooked alkenes.
The Week in Botany April 14, 2025
Another round up of the week’s botanical news.
The Wisdom of Green-Thumbed Crowds Brings Expertise to Western Australia
Experts validate the surprising accuracy of plant identifications on iNaturalist, enhancing conservation data in Western Australia.
Why Would A Tree Taunt Thor?
Some tropical trees not only survive lightning strikes but use them as weapons against competitors.
The Week in Botany March 31, 2025
A round-up of the news stories you’ve been sharing on social media over the past week.
The Genetic Secret Behind Wasabi’s Defensive Kick
The genes that help plants draw in carbon dioxide also help plants kick out poisons when herbivores visit.
Scientists Find a Gene That Enables a Plant to Become a Vampire
Scientists discover the gene that gives parasitic dodder its “sense of touch” that makes it an effective predator on host plants.
The Week in Botany March 24, 2025
Another roundup of the links you were sharing last week.
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