Tiny Plant Made Smaller By Microbes
Lemna minor, Common Duckweed, is typically a small plant only a couple of centimetres long. New research finds that it gets even smaller when microbes interact with the plant.
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The spider, the bamboo, and the frog
It’s not just humans that use plants. Spiders might be carnivorous, but they still have uses for crafty arachnids.
Research Reveals Surprising Ecological Benefits of Non-native Bombax ceiba
The exotic Bombax ceiba tree emerges as an unlikely champion for urban biodiversity in Brazil, supporting numerous bird species and strengthening the human-nature connection.
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.
Urban Meadows Hold the Key to Pollination Prosperity
An investigation into urban meadows illuminates their importance in harbouring diverse pollinator communities, underscoring the need to maintain and improve these green spaces for the health of our urban ecosystems.
Highbush Blueberries Bloom with Help from Fungal Friends
Improving pollination could also improve your grocery shopping.
How Do Plants Remember Experiences?
Plants have an amazing ability to remember and adapt to different environments, which helps them survive and grow better, and scientists are using different scientific approaches to understand how this works, unlocking the secrets of nature.
“Virtual Leaf” Unveils Hidden Realities of Plant Physiology
The ‘virtual leaf’ that simulates leaf physiology in 3D, promises breakthroughs in understanding plant responses to environmental changes and boosting our agricultural strategies.
The Secret to Longer-lasting Roses Is Not to Hide Your Love in the Dark
Brighter light and a bit of sugar could be the formula for keeping your roses fresh for longer, as per new scientific findings.
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