Scientists find a new chemical to induce plant defences
ssODNs are capable of inducing protection against pathogens through the activation of defence genes and promotion of stomatal closure.
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The strength of a stalk
Stalks carrying fruit may have very different stresses compared to when they carried flowers.
View from the sky sees new hope for restoring degraded forests
Degraded tropical forests are not lost causes. Restoration could help capture carbon and aid ecosystem recovery.
A carnivorous plant suffers poisoning from microplastics
Botanists identify microplastics entering traps as reducing the growth of a carnivorous plant.
Buckleria paludum, the caterpillar that has a taste for danger
Far from being a victim, the caterpillar of Buckleria paludum feeds on carnivorous plants. But how?
How is wheat grain weight affected by the pericarp that surrounds it?
Better growing conditions increased maximum pericarp weight, while higher temperature negatively affected this trait.
What were the landscapes of the earliest humans like?
Evidence from a core at Olduvai gorge reveals some of the features of early Homo habilis habitat.
Does biodiversity make gardening less stressful?
There are a few studies saying a garden can improve wellbeing, but what if your garden is a source of stress? You’re not alone, but research gives some hints about what to change to help improve things.
Ancient grasslands take centuries to develop
Ecologists are discovering the growth of a biodiverse grassland community can take over a thousand years.
How does Holly Oak compensate for losing leaves?
Defoliation had larger legacy effects than immediate effects.
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