The parasitic dodder weed doesn’t just sap soybean’s strength alone – it lets in fungal gatecrashers like Alternaria too, despite soybean’s attempts to biochemically barricade its roots with flavonoids.
Alpine plants, according to a recent study, are more at risk from prolonged heatwaves than previously thought, as extended heat exposure lowers the temperature at which critical damage occurs.
Plants have an amazing ability to remember and adapt to different environments, which helps them survive and grow better, and scientists are using different scientific approaches to understand how this works, unlocking the secrets of nature.
Plants are known to emit sounds and respond to light changes in their surroundings. Now, a recent study suggests they can perceive organic compounds present in the air, resembling animals’ sense of smell.