Ecosystems
Saving Space for Lapwings Between Crops and Wetlands
Saving lapwings means managing Italian farm landscapes for sparse vegetation.
The Week in Botany
The Week in Botany March 10, 2025
More of the news you’ve shared over the past week.
News in Brief
Mapping Hope for Nearly Lost Plant Species
Research identifies plants on the edge of extinction.
Cells, Genes & Molecules
Does Bamboo Interfere with Panda Brains to Get Eaten?
Scientists discovered that bamboo plants may actively influence pandas’ brains and biology through tiny RNA molecules that enter their bloodstream.
Cells, Genes & Molecules
How One Tool Helps Different Fungi Hijack Plant Signalling
Scientists discover fungi use a universal “hacking tool” to trick plants into starvation mode, disabling their immune defences and causing devastating crop diseases worldwide.
Close Encounters
Bees avoid wildflowers experiencing drought
New research reveals drought-stressed wildflowers produce smaller flowers with less nectar, causing bees to avoid them.
Ecosystems
WORLD FLORA: Botanical Wonderland of the Canary archipelago
The Canary Islands are renowned for their breathtaking landscapes and unique endemic flora. From the ancient laurel forests to striking succulents and vibrant wildflowers, this archipelago hosts extraordinary plant species, each adapted to the region’s diverse climates and volcanic habitats.
Growth & Development
Iconic Saguaros May Struggle to Survive in a Drier Future
As the Sonoran Desert gets hotter and drier due to climate change, the famous saguaro cactus might struggle to survive because fewer new cacti are growing to replace the old ones.
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Bruce Anderson: Cracking the Plant Language Code
Botany One interviews Dr Bruce Anderson, a born entomologist who became passionate about plants and their interactions.
Ecosystems
Garden Choices Shape Urban Pollinator Havens
Urban gardeners can make unusual niches for pollinators in their cities.
The Week in Botany
The Week in Botany February 24, 2025
The weekly round-up of what’s on Botany One and the rest of the web continues.
Close Encounters
Soil moisture does not predictably affect pollination success
A four-year study in the Colorado Rockies reveals unexpected interactions between pollination and soil moisture in wildflower reproduction, challenging current predictions about plant responses to environmental change.