Navigating your way to a graduate program in the U.S. as a student from an underrepresented minority
Getting to grad school in the U.S. may feel daunting, especially for students from underrepresented minorities. Claire Mauss shares some tips.
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Bees, honey and Agave in the northern sierra of La Barca, Jalisco
You may have tried tequila or mezcal. But have you ever wondered what is happening in the fields where the Agave plants grow?
The use of Moringa extract for mite management
A plant from tropical and subtropical regions of Asia might help combat pests of hungry mites.
The diversity and capacity of maize to adapt to a changing climate rests in the hands of farmers
The diversity of maize in the community of Yaxcabá, Yucatán, is shared among farmers. They select seeds that are most resistant to unfavourable climatic conditions and, by exchanging or selling them, they safeguard the diversity and resilience of maize.
Half of all plants have never been photographed in the wild
If you can’t find a photo of a plant in the wild, is that because the photo doesn’t exist – or because you’re looking in the wrong database? A recent article concludes either answer could be right, depending on the plant.
A new study reveals how the Andes have shaped the history of aquatic plants
Researchers find that the rise of the Andes created conditions in the landscape that drove speciation in aquatic plants.
Newly recognised carnivorous plant Triantha occidentalis
Between leaves and flowers, the peduncle of this plant serves as an insect sticky-trap
The size and light requirements of plants might determine the future of a whole forest
If you take a look at a tropical rainforest, the species of plants you see can tell you the story about their life.
Approaches for orchid conservation at the U.S. Botanic Garden
The United States Botanic Garden combines science and education to keep orchids safe in their collections and in the wild.
Many mangrove restorations fail. Is there a better way?
These carbon-hoarding, coastline-protecting forests are sponges for greenhouse gases. Doing plantings right and involving local communities are key to saving them.
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.
The “social networks” of plant mitochondria
Plant mitochondria interact with each other using social networks to share crucial information for their proper functioning.
Species may not always move in the directions we predict under climate change
A recent field experiment reveals the nuances of plant responses to climate change.
Protecting oaks doing conservation genetics with an open heart
Blending traditional knowledge and Western science to strategise the battle against climate change