Close Encounters Trapping pollinators with hot and smelly flowers: different strategies for different insects! New study finds that scent is more pollinator-specific than heating up the flower-like parts Juniper Kiss 28 Apr 2021
Growth & Development Embracing the variability within a single plant species: how and why we need to study it Scientists present 28 recommendations for studying plant intraspecific trait variation. Juniper Kiss 20 Apr 2021
Cells, Genes & Molecules The tale of extensins: do these proteins protect plant roots against pathogens? Scientists share viewpoints on the role of glycoproteins in cell wall network Juniper Kiss 14 Apr 2021
Close Encounters Tree crowns avoid colliding in 3D New metric quantifies the “puzzle-shape-ness” of tree crowns. Juniper Kiss 09 Apr 2021
Cells, Genes & Molecules What causes fruit set failure in pink trumpet trees? Look at pistils to find out more A new study suggests a simple genetic control of self- and cross-pollination compatibility in an ornamental tree Juniper Kiss 07 Apr 2021
Close Encounters Rare pictures of Rare-Earth Elements in live hyper-accumulating fern roots and shoots: silicon might play a role in detoxification New X-raying method reveals how a fern accumulates rare-earth elements in its tissues Juniper Kiss 30 Mar 2021
Ecosystems Agriculture changes plant disease dynamics in nearby wild plants Landscape management could help combat plant viruses. Juniper Kiss 26 Mar 2021
Ecosystems How big is that tree? Estimations are tricky but Terrestrial Laser Scanning helps! New study uses laser scanning of urban trees for mathematical models Juniper Kiss 16 Mar 2021
Growth & Development The shape of “baby plants” in the amaranth family show adaptations to extreme habitats Adaptation to extreme habitats starts in the seed. Juniper Kiss 06 Mar 2021