Computational Models
Cracking the Code of Hazelnut Tree Architecture
A new model of hazelnut enhances our understanding of its growth and development.
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Wolffia globosa and its potential for space agriculture
Have you ever wondered what space food looks like? A recent study published in Scientific Reports by Romano and collaborators, explores the adaptive responses of duckweed to space-simulated conditions and confirms its potential as a sustainable food source for space missions.
Ecosystems
Green Flowers are not Invisible
Discover how subtle hues and clever chemistry help green flowers communicate with bees and flies.
Growth & Development
Iconic Saguaros May Struggle to Survive in a Drier Future
As the Sonoran Desert gets hotter and drier due to climate change, the famous saguaro cactus might struggle to survive because fewer new cacti are growing to replace the old ones.
Growth & Development
The Unexpected Benefits of Herbivory Under Drought
Herbivores might help young oak trees survive drought by reducing their water loss, which could be important for recovering oak forests in a changing climate
Growth & Development
Long-day Plants Adapt More Slowly to Climate Change
Plants must carefully time their life cycle events, such as germination and flowering, to their environment. But with changing climate and warmer weather, some plants are adapting to their new realities better than others.
Computational Models
Drones and AI: The New Age of Cotton Production
Researchers develop innovative techniques to track plant aging
Growth & Development
Antarctic Plants Show the Way to Life on the Moon
Earth’s toughest plants reveal potential for transforming lunar deserts into gardens.
Cells, Genes & Molecules
Climate-ready crop
RIPE team shows increase in food mass through photorespiratory bypass in elevated temperatures
Ecosystems
Fire, Heat & Light Shape the Survival of Seeds in Brazil’s Rocky Ecosystems
Plants in Brazil’s rocky landscapes have evolved remarkable seed traits that help them survive harsh conditions, responding to light, temperature, and fire to thrive in these ecosystems.
Computational Models
Exploring the Impact of Plant Traits on Nitrogen Use Efficiency in Maize
Researchers use a functional-structural plant model to analyze how architectural and physiological traits affect nitrogen uptake and physiological efficiency.
Ecosystems
The Challenges Faced by Lichens in Changing Valdivian Forests
How the unique lichen communities of the Valdivian rainforest thrive under varying tree environments and environmental stress.