Growth & Development Root flavonoids are related to enhanced AMF colonization of an invasive tree Pei et al. investigated AMF colonization in populations of the Chinese tallow tree (Triadica sebifera). William Salter 05 Mar 2020
Growth & Development Using genetic analyses to understand population structure and genet assignment of a clonal forest-floor herb Tsujimoto et al. investigated how ramets belonging to different genets were distributed in a natural population of Carrdamine leucantha in Hokkaido, Japan. William Salter 02 Mar 2020
Growth & Development Venus flytraps meet post-capture energy needs with cyclic electron transport A switch from linear to cyclic electron transport provides the extra boost needed until energy can be taken up from the insect itself. Erin Zimmerman 25 Feb 2020
Growth & Development Are males and females produced in equal proportions in the sexually cryptic coco de mer? Morgan et al. explores sex ratios in populations of Lodoicea maldivica in the Seychelles. William Salter 24 Feb 2020
Growth & Development Wave forces decrease seedling establishment in tidal marshes Waves lead to greater root biomass and stem flexibility, but lower stress resistance overall. Erin Zimmerman 17 Feb 2020
Cells, Genes & Molecules Does Viagra really help preserve flowers? It is said that sildenafil citrate can help preserve flowers. Here’s an experiment that you could do at home, but probably shouldn’t, to find out. Alun Salt 14 Feb 2020
Growth & Development Sodium chloride solutions not a good experimental substitute for sea water Simulating seawater in the lab is more complicated than just getting the salt concentration right. Erin Zimmerman 13 Feb 2020