Primed Plants are Prime Plants
From ancient Roman seed-soaking recipes to modern nanopriming, seed priming could help crops germinate faster and survive drought, heat and salinity in a changing climate.
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Open Sesame! The Tiny Doorway That Wakes a Seed
New research shows that Dodonaea viscosa seeds rely on a tiny slit to let water in, and understanding how it opens could help germinate them.
Why Needle Length Matters
Shorter pine needles help conifers move water when water is scarce
Conifer leaves anticipate their shaded future
Densely packed needles along the shoots of evergreen conifers exhibit shade-acclimated photosynthetic characteristics even under full sunlight
Light of the Future
Lettuce grown in plant factories benefit from far-red light
Pitcher Plants Fine-Tune Their Deadly Pools for Maximum Carnivory
Carnivorous pitcher plants actively regulate their digestive fluid levels to maintain the perfect trap, not too full and not too empty, scientists discover.
Cannabis Cultivation: Scientific Advice to Reach New Highs
New research provides fascinating insights into the genetic and molecular basis behind the growth of two chemovars of Cannabis.
The surprising reason waterfowl make better gardeners when they’re airborne
Migrating ducks scatter plant seeds across continents, but research shows their botanical gift works best when the “wrapping” disappears.
What Lies Beneath Matters for What Grows Above in Grapevines
Choosing the right rootstock can dramatically reshape a grapevine’s entire architecture, offering winemakers a powerful tool to match vines to challenging growing conditions.
How Aging Flowers Boost Male Success
Flowers use subtle cues and steady resource release to maximise reproduction over their short lifespan.
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