Ecosystems
Harnessing Nature’s Arsenal to Combat Invasive Gutenbergia cordifolia
Researchers have found a more eco-friendly way to tackle a plant that’s replacing forage for the wildlife of Tanzania.
Close Encounters
A disease that attacks Beech’s leaves, also affects friendly fungi in the roots
New research reveals that Beech Leaf Disease, which affects trees in the US and Canada, also impacts the vital relationship between trees and their root fungi, shedding light on the hidden consequences of this destructive disease.
Plants & People
The Missing Plants of the Palaeolithic
Prehistoric peoples moved in a world where intimate knowledge of plants would have been vital, so why don’t they appear in European Cave Art?
Growth & Development
Forest Herbs Adapt to Climate Change Through Intra-Individual Variation, Study Shows
Forest herbs adapt to climate change by adjusting their growth patterns within individual plants, which helps them better capture light and conserve water in response to environmental challenges like drought and shading.
Growth & Development
Rice Research Uncovers Flood-Tolerant Plant’s Secrets
Scientists discover how deepwater rice thrives during floods, providing hope for a sustainable food supply in a changing climate.
Reviews
100 plants that make the world
The History of the World in 100 Plants by Simon Barnes, 2022. Simon & Schuster UK. This is an appraisal of The History of the World
Growth & Development
From roots to shoots: the hidden impact of weeds on crops
A new approach to understanding the impact of weeds on crop yield has emerged, revealing that their effects are not solely due to competition for resources but rather are a result of how weeds alter the developmental and physiological processes of crops.
Ecosystems
Gardeners Have a Role in Boosting Pollinator Diversity in Dense Cities
Study reveals effective strategies to promote pollinator diversity and function in dense urban environments like Paris.
Ecosystems
Waggle Dance Reveals How Managed Forests Can Better Support Honeybee Foraging
Researchers in Germany use unique waggle dance communication to reveal the foraging habits of honeybees in managed forests, offering insights for improving forest habitats.
Cells, Genes & Molecules
Pitcher Plants Lure Prey with Intricate Scents, Study Finds
The odour profiles of carnivorous pitcher plants play a major role in attracting specific prey, according to new research.
Growth & Development
Are Arabidopsis plants shaped the environment of their ancestors?
The study reveals that a plant’s current nutrient environment has a stronger influence on its traits than the nutrient environment of its ancestors, shedding light on how plants adapt and evolve under changing conditions.
Taxonomy & Evolution
New Study Reveals Horticultural Plant Lythrum virgatum Could Help the Invasive Plant Lythrum salicaria Become Even More of a Problem
Researchers discover that the horticultural plant L. virgatum has higher fitness and broader habitat tolerances than the invasive plant L. salicaria, potentially leading to rapid evolution and adaptation.