The Brazilian savanna at risk because of the combination of disturbances
The effects of climate change, fire frequency and defaunation, acting together, negatively affect the structure and function of the Brazilian savanna.
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Exploring the use of genetically modified trees to combat diseases in citrus in Argentina
Among other scientists, we are using novel genetic methods to keep limes, oranges and other citrus in your kitchen.
Twitter for Science Networking
Suddenly can’t network at conferences? How could you network on Twitter?
On the Virtues of Libraries and Insightful Reviewers
Plant Records: The plant that coordinates its colours for the occasion
It’s thought that flowers have colours to attract visitors, but it seems that’s not always the case.
Plant records: Most overdue library book?
“Plant” Records: The Planet’s Biggest Pollinator
Once again, people underestimate the effect this mammal can have on wildlife.
Plant Records: The world’s most common group of plants is…
…is ‘rare’ plants. A recent article in Science Advances labelled over a third of species as ‘exceedingly rare’.
Plant Records : the (very, very, very) old pine tree
How old is OLD?
BioGO, a treasure hunt to teach biology
It’s hard for students to do their own thing on an introductory course, when you have an intake of hundreds. The easy way is to rely on lectures, but at the Université catholique de Louvain, they do things differently.
StomaToy — Learning Plant Defence Through Play
Stomata are necessary for photosynthesis, but they’re also access points for pathogens. How do plants defend them?
How do stories get chosen for The Week in Botany?
I sometimes get complaints “Why have you shared this instead of that that?”
