Some Brazilian Cyperaceae are the fastest post-fire bloomers in the world!
Category - Growth & Development
João C. F. Cardoso
Forest Herbs Adapt to Climate Change Through Intra-Individual Variation, Study Shows
Forest herbs adapt to climate change by adjusting their growth patterns within individual plants, which helps them better capture light and conserve water in response to environmental challenges like drought and shading.
Fi Gennu
Rice Research Uncovers Flood-Tolerant Plant’s Secrets
Scientists discover how deepwater rice thrives during floods, providing hope for a sustainable food supply in a changing climate.
Dale Maylea
From roots to shoots: the hidden impact of weeds on crops
A new approach to understanding the impact of weeds on crop yield has emerged, revealing that their effects are not solely due to competition for resources but rather are a result of how weeds alter the developmental...
Renata Cantoro
Are Arabidopsis plants shaped the environment of their ancestors?
The study reveals that a plant's current nutrient environment has a stronger influence on its traits than the nutrient environment of its ancestors, shedding light on how plants adapt and evolve under changing...
The Curious Coordination of Mangroves, the Climate and Leaf Anatomy
When tackling extreme environments, mangroves don't play by the same rules as most other plants.
South African Succulents Predict Weather to Maximise Pollination Success
Bulbine frutescens keeps track of temperatures so it's ready for passing pollinators.
How the Leaf Architecture of Desert Plants Impacts Their Survival Against Herbivory
A recent study reveals that specific leaf traits, such as vein architecture and mechanical properties, play a crucial role in helping desert plants withstand herbivory damage.
Wildfires Stimulate Flower Power in Prairie Plants
A new study found that wildfires increased flower and seed production in two prairie plant species, but not a related species, highlighting how plant responses to fire can vary and impact the broader plant community.
How Do Grapevine Leaves Adapt to Light? New Research Sheds Light on Plant Anatomy
Researchers have developed a new theoretical framework to understand how grapevine leaves adjust their structure and function under varying light conditions, revealing that thicker, less porous leaves with specific cell...
Thinning Chinese Pine Plantations Could Be a Solution for Improved Plant Diversity and Forest Regeneration
The best way to rejuvenate forests is to let in a little light - but not too much.
What drives cambium development?
Using a mathematical model to test a proposed cambial cell division feedback loop.
Rachel Shekar
Unlocking the secret to breeding high yielding protein-rich wheat
Models enable the optimization of multiple trait trade-offs.
Feral Crops: The Untapped Potential to Boost Food Security Amid Climate Change
Scientists are exploring a new way to improve food security in the face of climate change by studying "feral crops" - wild plants that have escaped cultivation and continue to thrive without human intervention.
