Roads are great for connecting humans, but not so good for plants
New study reveals key plant and bee species connecting fragmented grasslands, but finds road verges fall short as supporting habitats.
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Herbicide Timing Helps Combat Stubborn Stinknet Weed
Herbicide may kill a weed, but how do you stop it coming back? Research from California shows that when you kill the plant matters.
Life in the City Thrives among Death Thanks to the Preservation of Cemeteries
Cemeteries provide stable, undisturbed areas in cities and host unique soil conditions, but their conservation has been geared around memory. New research shows that nature shares the human need for peace.
From Ashes to Seeds: How Fire Affects Pollination and Plant Reproduction
After a wildfire sweeps through the landscape, it may be inevitable to be shocked by the desolate scene it leaves. Yet, a recent research led by Lucas Carbone suggests that plants can flourish in these environments as never expected.
Botanists Record the First Case of “Mirror Flowers” in an Oil-Producing Flower Species.
Researchers from Northeast Brazil describe the first case of specular flowers in Janusia anisandra, a species that offers oils as floral resources.
Buzzing Controversy: Do Honeybees Harm Wild Pollinators? A Surprising Answer from Canadian Grasslands
Contrary to what previous research suggest, a recent study led by Sydney H. Worthy indicates that bees may not be such problematic introduced species in certain ecosystems.
Seaweed Forests Produce Calm Waters
We often envision gently swaying kelp forests along a calm beach. Now researchers have shown that the kelp forests themselves help calm ocean waves.
The Expedition Continues, Colombia
Patrick Gibson reviews a book about José Celestino Mutis’s botanical expedition to what is now Colombia, as well as his scientific and artistic legacy.
Tackling Plant Biodiversity Conservation in the Anthropocene
A global team of plant experts harnessed new tools to map worldwide hotspots of botanical evolution over millions of years, revealing overlooked regions crucial for protecting nature’s phylogenetic diversity against extinction.
Climate and competition limit the spread of a damaging grass
Research shows climate and competition with other plants stop the damaging invasive grass Johnsongrass from spreading further across the USA.
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