Growth & Development Plants Adapt to Plastic-Polluted Soil Microplastics in soil affect plant growth and root behaviour in unexpected ways. Alun Salt 27 Sep 2024
Growth & Development Hidden Laboratories of Plant Diversity in Botanic Gardens Plant collections in gardens may reveal secrets of global plant adaptation. Alun Salt 26 Sep 2024
Growth & Development Plants Still Benefit from Extra Carbon Dioxide Even Under Stress Higher carbon dioxide levels boost plant growth, even when combined with drought or heat stress. Alun Salt 23 Sep 2024
Growth & Development Sorghum Roots Adapt to Thrive in Low-Phosphorus Soils New research reveals how sorghum roots change shape to scavenge for scarce phosphorus, potentially helping breed more resilient crops. Alun Salt 20 Sep 2024
Growth & Development How Could Plants Grow Under the Light of Different Suns? Different stars could dramatically influence how photosynthesis evolves on distant planets. Alun Salt 19 Sep 2024
Growth & Development Heatwaves Spell Trouble for Plant Romance Extreme heat dramatically reduces plant reproduction by hampering pollen production and viability. Alun Salt 17 Sep 2024
Growth & Development Seeds Travel Furthest When They Travel Light Plant traits, especially seed size, significantly influence how far birds can disperse seeds. Alun Salt 09 Sep 2024
Growth & Development Algae Perform Photosynthetic Manoeuvres In The Dark Arctic microalgae can grow in light levels 100 times lower than previously thought. Alun Salt 06 Sep 2024
Computational Models Optimizing Soybean Production in the Southern Cone A new interactive tool is helping South American soybean growers make smarter planting decisions. Rachel Shekar 23 Aug 2024
Growth & Development The science behind chia: a journey into its nutritional power Scientists are studying chia seeds closely using genetics to understand what makes them so healthy, hoping to use that knowledge to make chia and other foods healthier. Renata Cantoro 13 Aug 2024