Shimmering Nectar Reveals Surprising Plant Secrets
Fluorescent nectar discovered in mammal-pollinated plants, challenging previous assumptions about its role in pollination.
Cells, Genes & Molecules
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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.
How Does A Carnivorous Plant Avoid Eating Itself?
Carnivorous pitcher plants use nitric oxide to speed up protein digestion and balance harmful molecules in their traps.
Genetic Clues Reveal How Cork Oaks Outsmart Climate Change
Climate-driven genetic changes help cork oaks adapt to rising temperatures and drought in Mediterranean forests.
Unravelling the Genetic Story of an Endangered Conifer
A rare mountain conifer clings to life on cliff edges, revealing secrets of plant survival.
Carbon Cycling, Fast & Slow
Study reveals boreal forests cycle carbon quickly in vegetation but slowly in mineral soils.
Rafflesia’s Stinky Secret under the Spotlight
Scientists discover when and where the world’s largest flower produces its infamous rotting smell.
Heather Species Reveal Surprising Evolutionary Secrets
Cape heathers show rapid shifts between bird and insect pollination, despite ongoing hybridisation.
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