News in Brief
Ancient Seeds Spill the Secrets of French Wine
Grape pips from archaeological digs reveal how wine varieties evolved over 10,000 years in France.
Ecosystems
Has a Plan to Fight Wildfires Gone Up in Smoke?
Surprising findings challenge common beliefs about fire prevention in Mediterranean landscapes.
Cells, Genes & Molecules
Climate Change Shakes Up Flower Scents
Warming temperatures alter how flowers smell, changing relationships with pollinators and pests.
Close Encounters
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.
News in Brief
School Gardens Cultivate Youth Development and Social Justice
Lessons in horticulture are teaching pupils about much more than that.
Growth & Development
Plants Adapt to Plastic-Polluted Soil
Microplastics in soil affect plant growth and root behaviour in unexpected ways.
Cells, Genes & Molecules
Seaweed Extract Triggers Early Flowering in Plants
Plant food made from seaweed changes how genes work, making plants bloom sooner.
Cells, Genes & Molecules
Scents Hint At Mystery Pollinators Visiting Daffodils
A new study reveals unexpected nighttime scent patterns in daffodils, challenging pollination theories.
Growth & Development
Hidden Laboratories of Plant Diversity in Botanic Gardens
Plant collections in gardens may reveal secrets of global plant adaptation.
Cells, Genes & Molecules
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.
Ecosystems
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.
Cells, Genes & Molecules
Shimmering Nectar Reveals Surprising Plant Secrets
Fluorescent nectar discovered in mammal-pollinated plants, challenging previous assumptions about its role in pollination.