The colour of background vegetation reveals how bees see flowers
Studying how bees perceive flowers gives insight into how pollinators have influenced flower evolution.
Plant Science from Cell Biology to Ecosystems
Studying how bees perceive flowers gives insight into how pollinators have influenced flower evolution.
Are seeds using heat from fires as a signal to end physical dormancy and germinate?
Pitcairnia lanuginosa might look similar wherever you find it in South America, but hidden inside are some differences that can tell a tale about its past.
How rapidly does a seed need to germinate to survive? In Brazil’s Cerrado, it’s not just about speed, but starting at the right time.
You might think that increasing forest cover is good news in Brazil, but that’s not always the case, according to a new study.
Being able to lie dormant is a huge advantage for a seed but, in the campo rupestre of Brazil, the seeds are unusually impatient.
Results suggest that the co-ordinated action of carbohydrate metabolism and hormone synthesis enables C. obovata to survive unfavourable field conditions.