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Surprising findings challenge common beliefs about fire prevention in Mediterranean landscapes.
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Climate Change Shakes Up Flower Scents
Warming temperatures alter how flowers smell, changing relationships with pollinators and pests.
Tree Diversity Helps Keep Fire Ants at Bay
When there are more tree species in a forest it’s harder for fire ants to invade.
School Gardens Cultivate Youth Development and Social Justice
Lessons in horticulture are teaching pupils about much more than that.
Plants Adapt to Plastic-Polluted Soil
Microplastics in soil affect plant growth and root behaviour in unexpected ways.
Seaweed Extract Triggers Early Flowering in Plants
Plant food made from seaweed changes how genes work, making plants bloom sooner.
Scents Hint At Mystery Pollinators Visiting Daffodils
A new study reveals unexpected nighttime scent patterns in daffodils, challenging pollination theories.
Hidden Laboratories of Plant Diversity in Botanic Gardens
Plant collections in gardens may reveal secrets of global plant adaptation.
Upgrading Nature’s Alarm Gives Wheat a Fighting Chance Against Fungi
Scientists have engineered wheat plants with stronger immune systems to better fight off devastating fungal diseases.
Larger Trees Host More Diverse Communities in Japanese Forests
Bigger trees host more diverse epiphyte species, with accidental epiphytes making a surprisingly large proportion of the community.
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