Alun Salt
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Understanding the longevity of rice seeds
How long can a genebank keep seeds? New research looks into the variability of seed longevity in Indica rice.
Rhythms written in the wood of tropical trees
Do tree rings mark the beating of the seasons over time, or is it more complicated than that?
Rising tides bring rising salinity to coastal plants, but will they cope?
Rising sea levels mean increased salinity for plants on the shore, but how well do coastal plants cope with salt? New research says they’re surprisingly bad at it.
Is Holey Bread, Holy Bread or Wholly Bread?
A ‘bread-like object’ with a hole in it illustrates a gap in our knowledge of prehistoric cuisine.
The best pollen for Kangaroo Paws is just a leap away
Where does the best pollen for reproduction come from? For Anigozanthos manglesii it comes from surprisingly close neighbours.
Modelling reveals how fire and water shape the life strategies of Pinus halepensis
Is it better to grow fast, or to grow slowly and invest in the future? Structural Equation Modeling reveals that Pinus halepensis cannot decide.
The orchid that mimics not just one organism but two
Why would you need a massive flower to imitate a tiny fly? A new study of a Peruvian orchid reveals something strange is going on.
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