How Buriti Palm Seeds Prevent Dehydration
Mauritia flexuosa seeds can withstand extreme drought thanks to their unique water-retaining capacities.
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Building Botanical Bed and Breakfast for Beneficial Bugs
Domatia are special plant structures that house beneficial insects and mites, providing protection in return for pest control.
How rising temperatures threaten plant sex lives
A new study shows that higher temperatures could seriously hurt plants’ ability to reproduce by damaging their pollen and reducing fertilization success, threatening both wild plant populations and crop yields.
Larger seeds show promise for restoration of the Argentine Pampas
Milano and colleagues find that seed mass is a good indicator of plant establishment success in ecological restoration projects
Grass Endophytes Sacrifice Seed Health for Offspring Defence
Seeds of defoliated grass plants are better equipped to cope with pests, but at what cost?
Plants Adapt to Plastic-Polluted Soil
Microplastics in soil affect plant growth and root behaviour in unexpected ways.
Hidden Laboratories of Plant Diversity in Botanic Gardens
Plant collections in gardens may reveal secrets of global plant adaptation.
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.
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.
How Could Plants Grow Under the Light of Different Suns?
Different stars could dramatically influence how photosynthesis evolves on distant planets.
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