Unstoppable Evolution in Seed Bank Vaults
Plant seeds stored long-term naturally evolve, but seed banks remain crucial for preserving crop diversity.
Cells, Genes & Molecules
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Carnivorous Plants Reveal Their Favorite Foods
Surprising new findings about what’s on the menu for meat-eating plants.
Climate Change Shakes Up Flower Scents
Warming temperatures alter how flowers smell, changing relationships with pollinators and pests.
Seaweed Extract Triggers Early Flowering in Plants
Plant food made from seaweed changes how genes work, making plants bloom sooner.
Scents Hint At Mystery Pollinators Visiting Daffodils
A new study reveals unexpected nighttime scent patterns in daffodils, challenging pollination theories.
Upgrading Nature’s Alarm Gives Wheat a Fighting Chance Against Fungi
Scientists have engineered wheat plants with stronger immune systems to better fight off devastating fungal diseases.
Shimmering Nectar Reveals Surprising Plant Secrets
Fluorescent nectar discovered in mammal-pollinated plants, challenging previous assumptions about its role in pollination.
Climate Change Reshapes Oak Pollen, Threatening Bee Nutrition
Elevated carbon dioxide alters oak pollen nutrients, potentially limiting phosphorus availability for bees in future climates.
Unraveling the Mechanisms of Photoinhibition in Plants
Recent research emphasizes the critical role of photoprotection mechanisms in helping plants cope with excess light, which can impair photosynthesis.
An Amazon Plant’s Balancing Act Between Sex & Cloning
A plant’s clever mix of cloning and sex helps it thrive in challenging environments.
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