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Where do gingers some from?
Next-generation sequencing used to generate complete plastid gene sets for the tropical angiosperm order Zingiberales.
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The apple wasn’t trying to co-operate with Isaac Newton
Sclereids contribute to peduncle strength in apples, but are the most effective tissue in stiffening peduncles against bending.
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This week in Annals of Botany – bumper plant science edition!
Holoparasitic Rafflesiaceae possess the most reduced endophytes and yet give rise to the world’s largest flowers Species in the parasitic plant family Rafflesiaceae exhibit one
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Behind the scenes of a hundred journals
Last weekend the European Association of Science Editors had their conference in Split, Croatia. For me it was an opportunity to look behind the scenes of
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In the right place at the right time for pollination
Parnassia epunctulata, a herb with generalized pollination, which exhibits sequential stamen movement.
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Plantspersons in the public eye…
The razzle-dazzle of the luvvie-filled media circi that celebrate the celebrities of the entertainment world, such as the UK’s Baftas and the USA-
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Drosera, the hunter
The hunting cycle of the carnivorous sundew Drosera capensis, including prey attraction, digestion and subsequent benefits from nutrient uptake.
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Tropaeolum Tops Tobacco
Agrobacterium-mediated transformation of nasturtiums.
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Letting Leaves Live Longer
Linking ethylene to nitrogen-dependent leaf longevity.
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Chemistry and evolution of brown algae, plant density and cucumbers – This Week in Annals of Botany
The latest articles from Annals of Botany this week.
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How important is gene flow?
There’s a handy article available from the American Journal of Botany that’s caught my eye: Is gene flow the most important evolutionary force in
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Reactive oxygen species and nitric oxide: A Special Issue of Annals of Botany
The actions of humans have exacerbated the threats posed by climate change. Adverse environmental conditions such as drought and pathogen attack limit vigour and crop yield.