Growth & Development Three new methods indicate that rising carbon dioxide reduces seedling respiration Can new careful methods help us understand how plant respiration will be affected by rising carbon dioxide concentrations? William Salter 01 Apr 2021
Close Encounters Rare pictures of Rare-Earth Elements in live hyper-accumulating fern roots and shoots: silicon might play a role in detoxification New X-raying method reveals how a fern accumulates rare-earth elements in its tissues Juniper Kiss 30 Mar 2021
Growth & Development Understanding the timing sequence of maize leaf development Detailed information on the dynamics of leaf production and extension along a maize (Zea mays) shoot can improve crop model predictions. William Salter 29 Mar 2021
Computational Models Man vs machine: Which model is superior at predicting phenology? A comparison of the performance of knowledge-based models, data-driven machine-learned models, and an ensemble of both. Rachel Shekar 24 Mar 2021
Growth & Development Nurse cushion plants show independent trait adaptation to differing habitats More independence in trait adaptation may mean a greater leeway to adapt to changing climate. Erin Zimmerman 23 Mar 2021
Computational Models Evaluating yield components leads to yield improvement Yield dissection models in tomato identify promising yield components and corresponding QTLs. Rachel Shekar 19 Mar 2021
Growth & Development Root hairs more important than root exudate in rhizosheath formation Exudates did bind soil to the roots, but were unable to compensate for the absence of root hairs. Erin Zimmerman 18 Mar 2021
Ecosystems Historical angle important in centre-periphery approaches to species performance Accounting for the historical range can help explain trait variation in some cases. Erin Zimmerman 16 Mar 2021
Computational Models Is there a yield cost for limiting water loss during the hot hours of the day in wheat? Evaluating how limited transpiration at high evaporative demand affect grain yield across Australia using computer models. Rachel Shekar 10 Mar 2021
Growth & Development The shape of “baby plants” in the amaranth family show adaptations to extreme habitats Adaptation to extreme habitats starts in the seed. Juniper Kiss 06 Mar 2021