Close Encounters
Dracula Orchids Trick and Treat Their Fly Pollinators
Dracula orchids use a clever mix of mushroom mimicry and food rewards to attract fly pollinators, challenging previous assumptions about their pollination strategy.
Growth & Development
Plants Still Benefit from Extra Carbon Dioxide Even Under Stress
Higher carbon dioxide levels boost plant growth, even when combined with drought or heat stress.
News in Brief
Gardening as a Natural Boost for Mind and Body
New research provides fascinating insights into the unique benefits of gardening for mental health and well-being.
Close Encounters
Masked Palm Civets Unmasked as Seed Dispersers for Unusual Orchid
Carnivorous mammals play a surprising role in spreading seeds of a unique orchid species.
News in Brief
Scenic Deception Blinds Tourists to New Zealand’s Crisis
Invasive wild conifers are spreading rapidly across New Zealand, but many visitors fail to recognise the ecological threat they pose.
Growth & Development
Sorghum Roots Adapt to Thrive in Low-Phosphorus Soils
New research reveals how sorghum roots change shape to scavenge for scarce phosphorus, potentially helping breed more resilient crops.
Close Encounters
Plant Genes Favour Climate Over Soil
Climate shapes plant adaptation more than soil type in Arabidopsis thaliana.
Close Encounters
Exotic Plants Attract Diverse Pollinators Worldwide
Exotic plants show pollination flexibility, attracting both native and exotic pollinators across their global distribution.
Cells, Genes & Molecules
Climate Change Reshapes Oak Pollen, Threatening Bee Nutrition
Elevated carbon dioxide alters oak pollen nutrients, potentially limiting phosphorus availability for bees in future climates.
Growth & Development
How Could Plants Grow Under the Light of Different Suns?
Different stars could dramatically influence how photosynthesis evolves on distant planets.
News in Brief
How Venus Flytraps Disappear into the Underworld
Researchers trace the perilous journey of nature’s most captivating carnivorous plant from the bog to the black market.
Close Encounters
Deadly Flower Traps Double as Nurseries for Fungus Gnats
Arisaema urashima flowers act as both lethal traps and nurseries for different pollinating fungus gnats.