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.
News in Brief
You Don’t Need Green Fingers to Swipe on Gardening Apps
Mobile apps are revolutionising urban gardening, making city dwellers into savvy growers.
Ecosystems
Do Tiny Forests Have a Big Impact?
Miyawaki forests offer fast-growing, biodiverse native woodlands in small urban spaces.
Close Encounters
Dracula Orchids Trick and Treat Their Fly Pollinators
Dracula orchids use a clever mix of mushroom mimicry and food rewards to attract fly pollinators, challenging previous assumptions about their pollination strategy.
Growth & Development
Plants Still Benefit from Extra Carbon Dioxide Even Under Stress
Higher carbon dioxide levels boost plant growth, even when combined with drought or heat stress.
Close Encounters
Masked Palm Civets Unmasked as Seed Dispersers for Unusual Orchid
Carnivorous mammals play a surprising role in spreading seeds of a unique orchid species.
News in Brief
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.
Growth & Development
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.
Close Encounters
Plant Genes Favour Climate Over Soil
Climate shapes plant adaptation more than soil type in Arabidopsis thaliana.