Scenic Deception Blinds Tourists to New Zealand’s Crisis
Invasive wild conifers are spreading rapidly across New Zealand, but many visitors fail to recognise the ecological threat they pose.
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Sorghum Roots Adapt to Thrive in Low-Phosphorus Soils
New research reveals how sorghum roots change shape to scavenge for scarce phosphorus, potentially helping breed more resilient crops.
Plant Genes Favour Climate Over Soil
Climate shapes plant adaptation more than soil type in Arabidopsis thaliana.
Exotic Plants Attract Diverse Pollinators Worldwide
Exotic plants show pollination flexibility, attracting both native and exotic pollinators across their global distribution.
Climate Change Reshapes Oak Pollen, Threatening Bee Nutrition
Elevated carbon dioxide alters oak pollen nutrients, potentially limiting phosphorus availability for bees in future climates.
How Could Plants Grow Under the Light of Different Suns?
Different stars could dramatically influence how photosynthesis evolves on distant planets.
How Venus Flytraps Disappear into the Underworld
Researchers trace the perilous journey of nature’s most captivating carnivorous plant from the bog to the black market.
Deadly Flower Traps Double as Nurseries for Fungus Gnats
Arisaema urashima flowers act as both lethal traps and nurseries for different pollinating fungus gnats.
Drought Shapes Plant Microbe Communities Across Europe
Drought strongly influences which bacteria colonise wild plants, revealing interplay between climate, plant genetics, and microbial communities.
Capturing the Soul of Historic Garden Landscapes
Historic gardens blend nature and culture, creating living monuments that challenge current preservation approaches.
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