News in Brief
Plant Parasites Fool Scientists with Stealth Evolution
Parasitic plants show surprising differences when growing on different host species, despite looking alike.
Cells, Genes & Molecules
Carnivorous Plants Reveal Their Favorite Foods
Surprising new findings about what’s on the menu for meat-eating plants.
News in Brief
Balancing Research and Conservation in Botanical Collections
Herbarium specimens are irreplaceable windows into the past. New guidelines help researchers use them responsibly.
Ecosystems
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.
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.