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Subterranean Wonders: The Fascinating Resilience of African Geoxyles
Underground trees, a type of geoxyles occurring in Afrotropical savannas and grasslands, have unique and diverse ways of surviving in tough environments, according to recent research.
How Summer Heat Kills Fragile Flowers
New research reveals how heatwaves and drought together can rapidly and irreversibly damage flowers through a process called runaway cavitation.
New Research Sheds Light on Functional Strategies of Grass Species
Discover how the survival strategies of grass species, intertwined with climate and functional traits, could forecast the fate of ecosystems amid climate change.
Reproduction for one American grass is an open and shut case
Danthonia compressa has a dual strategy for reproduction, allowing it to adapt to a varying environment.
Traitor: Unleashing the Power of Automation for Studying Seed Traits
Are you using callipers and microscopes to measure seeds? Well, not anymore! Traitor comes to the rescue of seed scientists and technicians.
Understanding How Fire-Adapted Plants Face Climate Change Through the Concept of “Modularity”
Chiminazzo and colleagues shed light on the intriguing survival strategies of woody plants in fire-prone ecosystems, using the Brazilian Cerrado as an example.
How Wheat Outsmarts Drought
Scientists reveal how wheat’s unique hydraulic system can cleverly reroute water supply to safeguard its reproduction during severe water shortages.
Unlocking the Sweet Potato’s Underground Secrets Will Boost Food Security
Sarah Mathura’s new study charts a vital path to understanding sweet potato growth and boosting its yield, potentially revolutionising food security in developing countries.
How do Syntrichia mosses carry water when they’ve nothing to carry it in?
Syntrichia mosses, masters of water management, exhibit a range of diverse strategies for conducting and storing water.
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