Ecosystems Range expansion of Galinsoga quadriradiata into the mountains of China Can shifts in trait values among populations of an invasive plant help assess invasion risks and predict future spread? William Salter 22 Jul 2021
Ecosystems Woolly, cushion, rosette: drivers of diversity in the alpine Saussurea genus What are the mechanisms driving speciation and adaptative evolution in Saussurea, a highly diverse genus of alpine herbaceous plants? William Salter 12 Jul 2021
Ecosystems Carnivorous plants have evolved to hunt in packs Some sundews are hungry like the wolf Alun Salt 21 Jun 2021
Cells, Genes & Molecules New AoBP section, Molecular Function and Environment The new section of the open-access non-profit journal AoBP will focus on molecular functioning of plants in their natural environment. William Salter 17 Jun 2021
Ecosystems Solar panels might be good for cities — but what about the plants living underneath? The Mojave Desert is attracting solar infrastructure. Now, researchers are interested in knowing the impact this will have on plant dwellers. brianne-palmer 15 Jun 2021
Ecosystems The importance of soil seed banks to invasive plant species Can soil seed banks contribute to the success of invasive plant species? William Salter 10 Jun 2021
Computational Models Human assistance is still needed for measuring trees with laser scans Juniper Kiss 09 Jun 2021
Computational Models From branches to entire trees and forests: a new laser scanning-based model improves estimations New laser technology can measure faster and more accurately. Juniper Kiss 04 Jun 2021
Ecosystems Microclimates in herb patches can provide refuges for overheating insects Research shows that patches of flowering plants can provide crucial shade during heatwaves, even in surprisingly small patches. Alun Salt 03 Jun 2021
Ecosystems Hedgerows act as wildlife corridors for the wildlife that cannot walk Hedgerows may provide habitat for forest plants to colonise to travel in Europe’s patchwork woodland. Alun Salt 01 Jun 2021