Researchers found that plant species with certain traits, like longer bloom periods and efficient resource utilisation, are more likely to successfully thrive in foreign environments.
Research found that combining native prairie plants and Sedum species on green roofs enhances stormwater capture, cooling, and thermal insulation compared to using Sedum alone.
The parasitic dodder weed doesn't just sap soybean's strength alone - it lets in fungal gatecrashers like Alternaria too, despite soybean's attempts to biochemically barricade its roots with flavonoids.
Scientists have found urban cooling solutions in the ancient wisdom of classical Chinese gardens, whose large green spaces and water features create wider cooling zones.
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.
Planting more trees with nectar-secreting structures not only offers a greener strategy for reforestation and carbon capture, but also enhances the health of neighbouring trees by attracting ant defenders
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.
Discover how iPhenology, can use citizen science photo observations, revolutionizing plant phenology research and predicting the impact of climate change on nature's timing.