Growth & Development
Plants Adapt to Plastic-Polluted Soil
Microplastics in soil affect plant growth and root behaviour in unexpected ways.
Cells, Genes & Molecules
Seaweed Extract Triggers Early Flowering in Plants
Plant food made from seaweed changes how genes work, making plants bloom sooner.
Ecosystems
The Recipe for Successfully Seeding New Pollinator Habitats
More flowers and longer blooming seasons result from carefully designed wildflower seed mixes for pollinators.
Cells, Genes & Molecules
Scents Hint At Mystery Pollinators Visiting Daffodils
A new study reveals unexpected nighttime scent patterns in daffodils, challenging pollination theories.
Growth & Development
Hidden Laboratories of Plant Diversity in Botanic Gardens
Plant collections in gardens may reveal secrets of global plant adaptation.
Cells, Genes & Molecules
Upgrading Nature’s Alarm Gives Wheat a Fighting Chance Against Fungi
Scientists have engineered wheat plants with stronger immune systems to better fight off devastating fungal diseases.
Ecosystems
Larger Trees Host More Diverse Communities in Japanese Forests
Bigger trees host more diverse epiphyte species, with accidental epiphytes making a surprisingly large proportion of the community.
Ecosystems
Native Plants are Vital for Cities’ Hummingbirds
Urban Brazil’s hummingbird-plant interactions, while less specialized than in natural habitats, offer a blueprint for wildlife-friendly city planning through strategic native plant incorporation.
Cells, Genes & Molecules
Shimmering Nectar Reveals Surprising Plant Secrets
Fluorescent nectar discovered in mammal-pollinated plants, challenging previous assumptions about its role in pollination.
News in Brief
You Don’t Need Green Fingers to Swipe on Gardening Apps
Mobile apps are revolutionising urban gardening, making city dwellers into savvy growers.
Ecosystems
Do Tiny Forests Have a Big Impact?
Miyawaki forests offer fast-growing, biodiverse native woodlands in small urban spaces.
Close Encounters
Dracula Orchids Trick and Treat Their Fly Pollinators
Dracula orchids use a clever mix of mushroom mimicry and food rewards to attract fly pollinators, challenging previous assumptions about their pollination strategy.