Unlocking how soybeans thrive in phosphorus-poor soils could revolutionise our approach to sustainable agriculture.
Author - Fi Gennu
Fi Gennu
A global fern species needs local solutions for conservation
Researchers explore how climate change and human activity impact the distribution and survival of a unique fern species.
Can botanists help keep a vital ally against desertification growing in the desert?
One way to preserve plants suffering from rising temperatures is to relocate them in new areas that have become suitable for them. But when a plant grows in the sands of a harsh desert, you don't want that habitat to...
Hybrid Douglas-Fir Trees Hold the Key to Climate Change Adaptation
Hybrid Douglas-fir trees, with mixed ancestry from coastal and interior varieties, may offer greater resilience to climate change due to their higher water use efficiency and heat tolerance, making them a better choice...
Forest Herbs Adapt to Climate Change Through Intra-Individual Variation, Study Shows
Forest herbs adapt to climate change by adjusting their growth patterns within individual plants, which helps them better capture light and conserve water in response to environmental challenges like drought and shading.
New Study Reveals Horticultural Plant Lythrum virgatum Could Help the Invasive Plant Lythrum salicaria Become Even More of a Problem
Researchers discover that the horticultural plant L. virgatum has higher fitness and broader habitat tolerances than the invasive plant L. salicaria, potentially leading to rapid evolution and adaptation.
The Curious Coordination of Mangroves, the Climate and Leaf Anatomy
When tackling extreme environments, mangroves don't play by the same rules as most other plants.
How the Leaf Architecture of Desert Plants Impacts Their Survival Against Herbivory
A recent study reveals that specific leaf traits, such as vein architecture and mechanical properties, play a crucial role in helping desert plants withstand herbivory damage.
Nectar Manipulates Bats into Perfect Pollinators
A Brazilian plant manipulates bats into more effective pollination by controlling nectar secretion patterns, which encourages them to visit a variety of flowers.
How Do Grapevine Leaves Adapt to Light? New Research Sheds Light on Plant Anatomy
Researchers have developed a new theoretical framework to understand how grapevine leaves adjust their structure and function under varying light conditions, revealing that thicker, less porous leaves with specific cell...
Researchers uncover how an enzyme helps a sundew digest its victim’s DNA
Researchers have uncovered the unique structure and function of the S1-type nuclease enzyme DAN1 in the Lance-leaved sundew, Drosera adelae, which aids the carnivorous plant in breaking down prey for nutrient absorption.
Study Develops Herbicide-Resistant Super Basmati Rice Using CRISPR-Cas9
The new strain of rice could help farmers save labour and water resources while combating weed infestations.
Orchid Mimics Aphids to Lure Pollinators in Intricate Trap Flower Scheme
What appears to be a place of safety becomes a maze, as an orchid manipulates its visitor.
Unique Evolutionary Histories in Marginal Habitats of the Atlantic Forest Uncovered
Marginal habitats, previously thought to be subsets of the rain forest, have distinct evolutionary paths, challenging our understanding of the Atlantic Forest's diversity.
