Small Islands Pack a Big Biodiversity Punch
New research shows that islands make an outsize contribution to the diversity of plants.
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Seeds in Salty Conditions Germinate Better When There’s Violence
Plants may get help germinating from Little Owls.
Building Botanical Bed and Breakfast for Beneficial Bugs
Domatia are special plant structures that house beneficial insects and mites, providing protection in return for pest control.
Unstoppable Evolution in Seed Bank Vaults
Plant seeds stored long-term naturally evolve, but seed banks remain crucial for preserving crop diversity.
Renosterveld Rises From the Ashes With Surprising Diversity
Surprising diversity and resilience found in South Africa’s endangered renosterveld vegetation.
Plant Parasites Fool Scientists with Stealth Evolution
Parasitic plants show surprising differences when growing on different host species, despite looking alike.
Carnivorous Plants Reveal Their Favorite Foods
Surprising new findings about what’s on the menu for meat-eating plants.
Balancing Research and Conservation in Botanical Collections
Herbarium specimens are irreplaceable windows into the past. New guidelines help researchers use them responsibly.
Living Life on the Edge is the Secret to Survival
Unexpected high survival rates of cliff-dwelling plants suggest they may be more resilient to climate change.
Ancient Seeds Spill the Secrets of French Wine
Grape pips from archaeological digs reveal how wine varieties evolved over 10,000 years in France.
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