AoB PLANTS
In a recent article published in AoB PLANTS, Schinkel et al. present a study on geographical parthenogenesis, an enigmatic and much disputed phenomenon that involves closely
annals-of-botany
A small change in altitude can make a big difference in the right place.
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Anyone can celebrate Darwin Day and promote science, without even leaving the house.
annals-of-botany
Glacial-interglacial climate cycles have far-reaching consequences for ecosystems and it is widely recognised that regions with a history of unstable climates have few endemic
AoB PLANTS
The banana and ginger group, order Zingiberales, is an exceptionally diverse group of primarily tropical plants. Within Zingiberales, the ginger family (Zingiberaceae) is unique in being
annals-of-botany
Being able to lie dormant is a huge advantage for a seed but, in the campo rupestre of Brazil, the seeds are unusually impatient.
Plant Cuttings
This week Nigel Chaffey finds he has a vision problem that needs more than a trip to the optician.
annals-of-botany
Endemic species in biodiversity hotspots are often dependent on edaphic conditions and germination strategies that allow them to persist under climatically variable conditions. Torres-Martinez et
Cells, Genes & Molecules
Normally when a headline asks a stupid question the answer is ‘no’, but new research suggests a better answer is ‘maybe’.
Reviews
Sarah Cody and a team of volunteers see if the latest edition of the Collins Wild Flower Guide is a worthy successor.
annals-of-botany
Souza et al. investigate the role of Pleistocene climate changes in driving the geographic distribution and genetic diversity of Dimorphandra mollis, a tree species endemic to
Plants & People
Modern lettuces are grown a long way from where they are consumed, and genetically are a long way from their ancestors.