Plants & People
When looking after pollinators is literally a matter of self-interest
Hand pollination is a surprisingly common form of pollination in global commercial crop production, including for some economically important plants.
Plants & People
The diversity and capacity of maize to adapt to a changing climate rests in the hands of farmers
The diversity of maize in the community of Yaxcabá, Yucatán, is shared among farmers. They select seeds that are most resistant to unfavourable climatic conditions and, by exchanging or selling them, they safeguard the diversity and resilience of maize.
Plants & People
What sound does Botany make?
On this site, it’s going to sound like an electronic assistant reading blog posts to you.
Plants & People
The size and light requirements of plants might determine the future of a whole forest
If you take a look at a tropical rainforest, the species of plants you see can tell you the story about their life.
Plants & People
Approaches for orchid conservation at the U.S. Botanic Garden
The United States Botanic Garden combines science and education to keep orchids safe in their collections and in the wild.
Plants & People
Mosquito manufacture mystery: Maths and materials
Why citing sources matters.
Plants & People
The bright side of Facebook: users catalogue rare plant species in Italy
A new study in the Journal of Applied Ecology highlights how photos in a Facebook group can complement plant scientists’ sightings.
Ecosystems
Solar panels might be good for cities — but what about the plants living underneath?
The Mojave Desert is attracting solar infrastructure. Now, researchers are interested in knowing the impact this will have on plant dwellers.
Plants & People
Fascination of Fruits and Vegetables
Special edition of Fascination of Plant Day infographics.
Plants & People
Fascination of Plants and Drones
Drones are helping find plants hiding where humans cannot go.
Ecosystems
Citizen Science meets Urban Botany in Zürich
A citizen science project improves appreciation of plants and the ecological processes they play a part in.
Plants & People
Protecting oaks doing conservation genetics with an open heart
Blending traditional knowledge and Western science to strategise the battle against climate change