The reason domesticated lentils are fussy about their lighting is in their genes
A comparison with wild lentils highlights how gene expression varies when light shifts from red to near infra-red light.
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Plants can become less uniform by duplicating their genome
Though the experiment was limited to two genotypes of a single species, these findings support the idea that whole genome duplication can indeed increase plasticity.
Take away the deer and more subtle effects on plant communities become apparent
A twenty-year survey in western Canada shows how deer can obscure other ecological effects in forests.
Estimates of leaf size set to get closer to reality
A one-size-fits-all estimate of leaf area has drawbacks if not all your leaves are the same shape.
The broken remains of pectin give clues to the culprit
By tracking how cell walls were loosened, a team has been able to show which enzyme is helping fruit ripen.
Carnivorous plants have evolved to hunt in packs
Some sundews are hungry like the wolf
When the wind blows, what happens to wheat?
A reduction in height but an increase in tillers suggests that wheat may benefit from a little mechanical stress.
Carex angustisquama‘s extreme life style keeps it a distinct species
It’s the hostile habitat that keeps these Carex plants together as a species.
Microclimates in herb patches can provide refuges for overheating insects
Research shows that patches of flowering plants can provide crucial shade during heatwaves, even in surprisingly small patches.
Studying plant remains at the entrance and the exit of a chimpanzee
A chimp’s diet can be studied through microscopic opals.
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