Carnivorous Plants Reveal Their Favorite Foods
Surprising new findings about what’s on the menu for meat-eating plants.
Alun Salt
1261 posts
Alun (he/him) is the Producer for Botany One. It's his job to keep the server running.
© 2026 Botany One. Published with Ghost
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.
Has a Plan to Fight Wildfires Gone Up in Smoke?
Surprising findings challenge common beliefs about fire prevention in Mediterranean landscapes.
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.
Stay in the loop.
Sign up to receive updates and the latest news from Botany One.
Your email