Ecosystems Fire Raged Through Earth’s Ancient Forests Middle Devonian plants burned frequently, reshaping our view of early oxygen levels. Alun Salt 04 Sep 2024
Ecosystems Manatees Are The Underwater Gardeners Of The Amazon Seeds and seedlings found in manatee poop reveal their crucial role in spreading aquatic plants across the Amazon. Alun Salt 04 Sep 2024
Close Encounters How Anthurium Species Share Pollinators Overlapping flowering times help Anthurium plants attract more insect visitors. Alun Salt 03 Sep 2024
Cells, Genes & Molecules Unmasking Jasmonic Acid’s Secret Role in Plant Development Disrupting jasmonic acid production affects levels of other plant hormones, influencing growth and development. Alun Salt 03 Sep 2024
Cells, Genes & Molecules How Genes Help Sweet Osmanthus Bloom and Beat Stress Researchers uncover the secret life of genes controlling flower opening and stress response in a fragrant plant. Alun Salt 03 Sep 2024
News in Brief Plants Help Maghrebi Women Keep Traditions Alive in Marseille Mediterranean herbs and spices connect migrants to their roots and culture. Alun Salt 02 Sep 2024
Close Encounters Arisaema Plants Kill Those That Help Them Live Arisaema plants use a unique “lethal deceptive pollination” strategy, trapping and killing their insect pollinators. Alun Salt 15 Aug 2024
News in Brief Urban Gardens Could Be The Secret Weapon in Boosting City Biodiversity Research suggests urban gardens could be the key to transforming urban landscapes into thriving ecosystems. Alun Salt 14 Aug 2024
News in Brief Changing Times in Botanical Communication at Madrid Congress The 20th International Botanical Congress is underway in Madrid, and an early decision has caught the press’s eye. Alun Salt 22 Jul 2024
Ecosystems Climate and competition limit the spread of a damaging grass Research shows climate and competition with other plants stop the damaging invasive grass Johnsongrass from spreading further across the USA. Alun Salt 08 Jan 2024