News in Brief Capturing the Soul of Historic Garden Landscapes Historic gardens blend nature and culture, creating living monuments that challenge current preservation approaches. Alun Salt 17 Sep 2024
Computational Models AI Spots Plant Changes from Space Using Citizen Science Deep learning helps track biodiversity shifts across California landscapes. Alun Salt 17 Sep 2024
Growth & Development Heatwaves Spell Trouble for Plant Romance Extreme heat dramatically reduces plant reproduction by hampering pollen production and viability. Alun Salt 17 Sep 2024
Close Encounters How Garden Design Affects Bee Visitors It’s local floral display drives bee abundance in gardens, more than the surrounding landscape. Alun Salt 16 Sep 2024
News in Brief Harnessing Plant Diversity with Cutting-Edge Phenomics Technology New technology helps preserve and use plant genetic resources for future food security. Alun Salt 16 Sep 2024
News in Brief Afterglow of Plant Warmth Illuminates Pollination Millions of Years Later Thermogenesis in plants may have driven insect pollination for over 200 million years, shaping plant-insect relationships. Alun Salt 16 Sep 2024
Ecosystems Miami’s Street Trees Face an Uncertain Future in the Miami Heat Climate change is reshaping Miami’s urban jungle. Alun Salt 13 Sep 2024
News in Brief Bake Off Discovers That Zoochauvinism Isn’t Necessarily Baked-In Species diversity rose in a threatened species baking competition after a theme change highlighted overlooked plants. Alun Salt 13 Sep 2024
Cells, Genes & Molecules An Amazon Plant’s Balancing Act Between Sex & Cloning A plant’s clever mix of cloning and sex helps it thrive in challenging environments. Alun Salt 13 Sep 2024
Close Encounters Invasive Plants Turn On Each Other When Conditions Improve Invasive plants support each other in poor soils but compete when nutrients are plentiful, new study finds. Alun Salt 12 Sep 2024