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Welcome to Fascination of Plants Day on AoB Blog
Today is Fascination of Plants Day. To celebrate we’ll have a few posts out today. At midday we have a review of What a Plant
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Ecological significance of seed recalcitrance in Quercus
Several widespread tree species of temperate forests produce desiccation-sensitive seeds, but the ecological significance of this is largely unknown.
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The life of a high-powered duo! (2)
It seems that for some plants and insects the attraction is so strong that they could not live without each other. This post is in both English and French.
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Chromosome evolution in marginal Aegilops speltoides populations (Review)
Genome restructuring is an ongoing process in natural plant populations and the influence of environmental changes on the genome is crucial.
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Plants and insect pollinators: the adventures of a great couple!
Evolution need not be a lonely path. Some insects and plants have evolved in partnership with each other, sharing an attraction that’s can be almost electric.
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INASP – strengthening the global research cycle
Working together to improve international access to scientific research through Open Access.
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The Potato of the Future?
A company is seeking approval for a new GM potato. What might surprise you is why we do need a new potato.
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Que ce jour vous porte bonheur !
Le Muguet (Convallaria majalis) est une plante herbacée de la famille des Liliacées. Originaire d’Asie, on le trouve dans les régions tempérées fraîches d’Europe,
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May this day bring you happiness!
The first of May is a day associated with many celebrations, starting from the ancient Celtic festival of Beltane. The may also be an early origin to the connection with a distinctive flower. This is a bilingual French / English post.
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Understanding the Toxicity of Cassava
Cassava requires a lengthy processing to make it safe to eat due to toxins in the plants and tubers that are dangerous to humans.
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Can genetic resources save the common plane tree?
Can genetic resources save the common plane tree?
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Memes and Credits
This week there’s been a rumpus around a Facebook page that’s almost called I Emphatically Love Science (NSFW) and how it credits artists. Because