Ecosystems
Why Would A Tree Taunt Thor?
Some tropical trees not only survive lightning strikes but use them as weapons against competitors.
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Marcelo A. Aizen: “Pollination is More Than Just Animals Visiting Flowers”
Botany One interviews Dr Marcelo A. Aizen, an Argentinian researcher fascinated for the interactions between plants and pollinators.
Cells, Genes & Molecules
Why Pedigree Matters for the Survival of Endangered Plants Like Titan Arum
Scientists built a pedigree of Titan Arum, a rare and endangered plant, and found that botanic gardens might be unintentionally reducing its genetic diversity.
The Week in Botany
The Week in Botany April 7, 2025
A round-up of the week’s botany news.
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Adriana Corrales: Plants Are Not Alone
Botany One interviews Dr Adriana Corrales, a researcher fascinated with the intricate relationships between plants and fungi.
Close Encounters
Hummingbirds in the City: How Urban Life Shapes Their Role as Pollinators
A recent study shows that cities are transforming hummingbird behaviour, favouring generalist interactions with plants and altering the structure of plant-pollinator networks.
The Week in Botany
The Week in Botany March 31, 2025
A round-up of the news stories you’ve been sharing on social media over the past week.
Cells, Genes & Molecules
The Genetic Secret Behind Wasabi’s Defensive Kick
The genes that help plants draw in carbon dioxide also help plants kick out poisons when herbivores visit.
Cells, Genes & Molecules
Unlocking crop efficiency: A practical guide for Rubisco Assays
Researchers describe a new method for accurately measuring the activation state and quantity of Rubisco.
Ecosystems
From Petals to Pollinators: How Bauhinia galpinii Adapts to Its Butterfly Visitors
A deep dive into how the unique floral structures of Bauhinia galpinii have evolved to attract and interact with swallowtail butterflies.
Cells, Genes & Molecules
Scientists Find a Gene That Enables a Plant to Become a Vampire
Scientists discover the gene that gives parasitic dodder its “sense of touch” that makes it an effective predator on host plants.
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Renske Onstein: A Passion for “Big” Plant Questions
Botany One interviews Dr Renske Onstein, a researcher passionate for the evolution of plants and their characteristics on a global scale.