Ecosystems What were the landscapes of the earliest humans like? Evidence from a core at Olduvai gorge reveals some of the features of early Homo habilis habitat. Alun Salt 31 Jul 2020
Ecosystems Ancient grasslands take centuries to develop Ecologists are discovering the growth of a biodiverse grassland community can take over a thousand years. Alun Salt 29 Jul 2020
Ecosystems The role of competition, light and soil microbes on tropical tree seedling growth Outcomes of plant-soil feedback vary depending on light availability and presence of competing plants. Juniper Kiss 28 Jul 2020
Close Encounters Restoring “No Man’s Land” with native mycorrhizal fungi and plant seed mixtures A new study in the Journal of Applied Ecology reveals the importance of introducing symbiotic fungi with native plant species for restoring post-mining ecosystems. Juniper Kiss 17 Jul 2020
Ecosystems Plant community assembly on restrictive gypsum soils Do environmental factors influence plant community assembly on restrictive gypsum soils? William Salter 16 Jul 2020
Ecosystems Let’s study weeds and question fundamental theories! A new review in the Trends in Plant Sciences journal argue the importance of researching weeds. Juniper Kiss 15 Jul 2020
Ecosystems Hurricanes help mangroves move northward in a changing climate Storm surges overcome the species’ naturally slow migration. Erin Zimmerman 14 Jul 2020
Computational Models Key Eucalyptus traits for high yield under climate change identified Global sensitivity analysis was used to identify key traits for Eucalyptus adaptation to climate variability and change in Brazil. Rachel Shekar 08 Jul 2020
Ecosystems Convergent nitrogen–phosphorus scaling relationships in different plant organs Does a general relationship exist to describe N and P partitioning within and among plant organs? William Salter 03 Jul 2020
Ecosystems Metalheads! Patterns of extreme mineral accumulation in plants Examining patterns of mineral accumulation in plants gives clues as to how some plants can accumulate extreme amounts of some minerals Liam Elliott 30 Jun 2020