Close Encounters
From Predator to Pollinator: Unveiling the Floral Foraging Habits of Ethiopian Wolves
When Ethiopia’s top predator licks flowers for nectar, it may be helping to shape the future of its Afroalpine ecosystem.
Ecosystems
The Role of Flower Colours in Invasive Plants and Their Competition for Pollinators
Researchers discover how invasive plants use colour to compete with native plants for pollinators.
Close Encounters
How Orchid Bees Craft Unique Scents from Non-Floral Sources
Discover how orchid bees use surprising, non-floral sources to create perfumes that attract mates in the tropical forest.
Cells, Genes & Molecules
Can you teach an old log new tricks?
Mareike Jezek shares the latest advances on epigenetic changes in trees – changes that “allow” plants to prepare their offspring for the environments they might face.
Computational Models
Drones and AI: The New Age of Cotton Production
Researchers develop innovative techniques to track plant aging
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What Is the Future of Plant Biology Teaching?
Plant Educators from the UK and beyond got together in Lancaster at the start of the month to discuss what’s going wrong and what’s going right in plant biology education. They found a lot of both.
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Teaching Botany: a deep dive into plant pigments in crops
Struggling to make a smelly onion or an unripe pepper exciting for your biology students? Grab a simple optical microscope and transform boredom into curiosity! You will discover the vibrant colour palette of plant pigments hidden in food crops we eat every day.
Cells, Genes & Molecules
Forest Timekeepers Falter as Global Temperatures Rise
Scientists found that rising temperatures can mess up the internal clocks of trees, making it harder for them to survive and grow, especially for those living in colder areas.
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Agnes Dellinger: Unlocking Flowers’ Secrets
Botany One interviews Dr. Agnes Dellinger to learn more about how she became interested in the interaction between plants and pollinators.
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Loïc Rajjou: “Plants have the potential to address global challenges”
Botany One interviews Dr. Loïc Rajjou to learn more about his passion for seeds and their role in tackling various societal challenges.
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Rosy Isaias: “Plant Biology is fascinating and has mysteries and challenges yet to be discovered”
Botany One interviews Dr. Rosy M. S Isaias to learn more about her passion for galls and their interactions with their host plants.
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Idowu Obisesan: Nurturing a Passion for Plants
Botany One interviews Dr Idowu Obisesan for Fascination for Plants Day to lean more about her interest in plant physiology, sustainability and societal challenges.