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Fi Gennu

Fi Gennu is a pen-name used for tracking certain posts on the blog. Often they're posts produced with the aid of Hemingway. It's almost certain that Alun Salt either wrote or edited this post.
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Growth & Development

There’s more to tree spines than first thought

Analysis of 31 tropical woody species with spines on their trunk has uncovered new explanations for the presence of spines on trees.

by Fi GennuMay 6, 2022May 16, 2022
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Growth & Development

Botanists uncover the cost of cloning

If a plant wants to produce a clone of itself, then it’s usually best to keep the new shoots close.

by Fi GennuApril 26, 2022April 26, 2022
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Growth & Development

How does a plant vary across its range?

A French-US team studied whether Arabidopsis in its natural range varies by latitude or from a core to the periphery.

by Fi GennuMarch 10, 2022March 10, 2022
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Cells, Genes & Molecules Ecosystems

Botanists find the effects of ancient climates in the modern genomes of two closely related oak species

Botanists examined the genomes of two species, Quercus acutissima and Q. chenii, to see if changes in the climate three million years ago affected how they hybridised.

by Fi GennuFebruary 21, 2022February 21, 2022
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Close Encounters

What does cyanobacteria look for in a good moss host?

Cyanobacteria can provide an important source of nitrogen for mosses, but some mosses are better at attracting them than others.

by Fi GennuFebruary 18, 2022February 18, 2022
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Close Encounters

With hundreds of thousands of flowers, macadamia can be limited by not getting enough pollen

This study is the first to demonstrate pollen limitation in a mass-flowering tree.

by Fi GennuFebruary 16, 2022February 16, 2022
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Close Encounters Ecosystems

Plants that have adapted to exploit human activity now depend on disturbance

Plants that have grown in partnership with human activity in meadows can be a great source of seeds for restoration projects, but their ability to germinate is also a problem.

by Fi GennuFebruary 11, 2022February 11, 2022
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Growth & Development

Why are there no Arctic mangroves?

Research from Japan reveals that mangroves can’t cope with cold feet.

by Fi GennuJanuary 13, 2022January 13, 2022
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Crecimiento y Desarrollo

Las raíces seminales del maíz ayudan a atrapar nutrientes

Cuando los humanos seleccionaron maíces de semillas grandes, es posible que también hayan mejorado involuntariamente su sistema radicular.

by Fi GennuDecember 13, 2021December 13, 2021
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Close Encounters

Tree species mixing increases stand productivity and density

The benefits of the mixture come on top of the other well-known superiority of provisioning and regulation services.

by Fi GennuNovember 22, 2021November 22, 2021
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Taxonomy & Evolution

Piecing together the Zamiaceae family tree reveals the evolution of how plants ‘breathe’

The Zamiaceae are often considered ‘living fossils’, but a close study of how they have evolved over millions of years can give a glimpse into the lives of past plants.

by Fi GennuNovember 2, 2021November 2, 2021
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Taxonomy & Evolution

Next generation sequencing of Zanthoxylum leads to rethink of previous generations of Zanthoxylum

Next-generation sequencing using target enrichment reveals that current sectional classifications of Zanthoxylum need revision.

by Fi GennuOctober 15, 2021October 14, 2021
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Cells, Genes & Molecules

Allele mining could help improve forage grasses

Botanists demonstrate a novel, effective approach to allele discovery in diverse accessions using a draft reference genome from a single species.

by Fi GennuOctober 13, 2021October 13, 2021
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Growth & Development

Seminal roots help maize grab nutrients

When humans selected for bigger seeds in maize, they may have also unintentionally improved its root system.

by Fi GennuOctober 12, 2021December 13, 2021
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