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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.

by Mónica Pérez MonterrubioSeptember 22, 2021September 21, 2021
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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.

by Agustina De FrancescoJune 22, 2021June 22, 2021
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Twitter for Science Networking

Suddenly can’t network at conferences? How could you network on Twitter?

by Alun SaltMarch 23, 2020March 23, 2020
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The Salle de Lecture, Toulouse
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On the Virtues of Libraries and Insightful Reviewers

by Philip WhiteDecember 17, 2019December 20, 2019
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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.

by Alun SaltDecember 13, 2019December 13, 2019
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Plant records: Most overdue library book?

by Alun SaltDecember 12, 2019December 11, 2019
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“Plant” Records: The Planet’s Biggest Pollinator

Once again, people underestimate the effect this mammal can have on wildlife.

by Alun SaltDecember 11, 2019December 11, 2019
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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’.

by Alun SaltDecember 10, 2019December 10, 2019
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Plant Records : the (very, very, very) old pine tree

How old is OLD?

by Guillaume LobetDecember 9, 2019December 9, 2019
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A mosaic of plants
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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.

by Guillaume Lobet, Charlotte Descamps, Lola Leveau, Louise Mignard, Jean-François ReesNovember 12, 2019November 12, 2019
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StomaToy — Learning Plant Defence Through Play

Stomata are necessary for photosynthesis, but they’re also access points for pathogens. How do plants defend them?

by Rucha KarnikNovember 5, 2019November 5, 2019
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Just a picture of some email
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How do stories get chosen for The Week in Botany?

I sometimes get complaints “Why have you shared this instead of that that?”

by Alun SaltSeptember 13, 2019September 9, 2019
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What experience has had the biggest impact on your career? (Part Two)

by Rachel ShekarAugust 20, 2019August 20, 2019
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What is the best conference or workshop you ever attended? Are there any upcoming conferences or workshops that you are looking forward to?

by Rachel ShekarAugust 14, 2019August 14, 2019
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