Growth & Development
Two plants in a pot, intraspecific root competition in soybean and sunflower
Can a split pot design provide insights into belowground competition between neighbouring plants?
Cells, Genes & Molecules
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.
Cells, Genes & Molecules
Explorando el uso de árboles genéticamente modificados (GM) para combatir enfermedades en cítricos en Argentina
Junto con otros investigadores, estamos utilizando métodos genéticos novedosos para que en tu cocina sigas teniendo limas, naranjas y otros cítricos.
Cells, Genes & Molecules
Exploring the use of genetically modified trees to combat diseases in citrus in Argentina
Among other scientists, we are using novel genetic methods to keep limes, oranges and other citrus in your kitchen.
Ecosystems
Carnivorous plants have evolved to hunt in packs
Some sundews are hungry like the wolf
Reviews
A new edition of an iconic ethnobotany text
Plants, People, and Culture: The Science of Ethnobotany, 2nd edition by Michael J Balick and Paul Alan Cox 2021. CRC Press Some books have an iconic
Cells, Genes & Molecules
New AoBP section, Molecular Function and Environment
The new section of the open-access non-profit journal AoBP will focus on molecular functioning of plants in their natural environment.
Growth & Development
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.
Uncategorized
Los paneles solares pueden ser buenos para las ciudades — pero ¿qué pasa con las plantas que viven debajo?
El Desierto de Mojave comienza a ser un sitio atractivo para instalar infraestructura solar. Ahora los investigadores quieren saber cómo esto impactará a las plantas que viven ahí.
Ecosystems
Solar panels might be good for cities — but what about the plants living underneath?
The Mojave Desert is attracting solar infrastructure. Now, researchers are interested in knowing the impact this will have on plant dwellers.
Growth & Development
Drought response of European beech trees is not straight forward
Drought and rising temperatures can cause massive forest diebacks around the world. When a tree is experiencing drought, “shedding off” the leaves can enhance tree water
Cells, Genes & Molecules
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.