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March 17, 2025
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Mar. 14, 2025 With artificial photosynthesis, humankind could utilize solar energy to bind carbon dioxide and produce hydrogen. Chemists have taken this one step further: They have synthesized a stack of dyes that comes very close to the photosynthetic apparatus ...
Mar. 13, 2025 Recovered grasslands need more than 75 years of continuous management to regain their biodiversity because specialized pollinators are slow to return. A new finding underscores the importance of preserving old grasslands as reservoirs of ...
Mar. 13, 2025 Researchers identified a strong negative North Atlantic Oscillation in 2009--2010 as the tipping point that pushed sargassum into the tropical Atlantic, confirming vertical mixing, not rivers, as the primary nutrient source fueling the massive ...
Mar. 5, 2025 Researchers used terahertz spectroscopy and imaging to gain new insights into how agave plants are so remarkably adept at retaining water in extremely dry ...
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Mar. 5, 2025 A study sheds light on how extreme weather events impact phenological processes, specifically the flight period of butterflies and moths and the ...
Mar. 10, 2025 Without plants on land, humans could not live on Earth. From mosses to ferns to grasses to trees, plants are our food, fodder and timber. All this diversity emerged from an algal ancestor that ...
Mar. 7, 2025 Researchers investigated data from over 200,000 individuals who were followed for more than 30 years, and found that higher intake of plant-based ...
Mar. 6, 2025 Tropical rainforests play a vital role in global climate regulation and biodiversity conservation. However, a major new study reveals that forests ...
Mar. 6, 2025 Scientists have uncovered how plants responded to catastrophic climate changes 250 million years ago. Their findings reveal the long, drawn-out ...
Mar. 5, 2025 Bigger, tastier tomatoes and eggplants could soon grace our dinner plates thanks to scientists who have discovered genes that control how large the fruits will ...
Mar. 4, 2025 Soilless growing systems inside greenhouses, known as controlled environment agriculture, promise to advance the year-round production of high-quality specialty crops, according to an ...
Feb. 26, 2025 Bark beetle-infested spruce trees begin to dry out already before any visible signs of tree mortality appear, a recent study ...
Feb. 27, 2025 The discovery of a powerful 'weapon' used by many disease-causing fungi to infect and destroy major food crop staples, such as rice and corn, could ...
Feb. 27, 2025 Climate change poses a particular risk to pine trees growing in dry areas, a new study conducted in an urban recreational forest in Helsinki ...
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Feb. 27, 2025 A new study has identified a genetic circuit in plants that controls individual leaf growth and allows the plants to adapt to their environment. The findings could help the development of more ...
Feb. 26, 2025 The reason why so many tree species can coexist in species-rich forests has long been a subject of debate in ecology. This question is key to understanding the mechanisms governing the dynamics and ...
Feb. 26, 2025 Researchers report on the influence of an endophytic fungus of the genus Cladosporium on the defense of black poplars against herbivorous insects. The fungus, which lives inside the leaves, not only ...
Feb. 25, 2025 A new species of manzanita -- a native California shrub famous for its twisted branches and wildfire resilience -- has been discovered on the central coast, but its survival is already threatened by ...
Feb. 21, 2025 A diet of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy foods and lean meats, low in salt and sugar, is associated with reduced psoriasis severity, new research ...
Feb. 20, 2025 Highly valued economically, ecologically and culturally, the white oak (Quercus alba) is a keystone forest species and is one of the most abundant trees across much of eastern North America. It also ...
Feb. 19, 2025 Researchers say chlorine in combination with ultraviolet light works to degrade deadly toxins created by harmful algae blooms in drinking ...
Feb. 19, 2025 New research reveals that ice algae can store nutrients which may enable them to colonize more of the ice sheet, darkening and melting ...
Feb. 19, 2025 Why have some orchids stopped photosynthesis and become parasites feeding on fungi? Researchers found that in at least one species the transition may be driven by the opportunity -- more than by the ...
Feb. 18, 2025 A groundbreaking study has revealed a surprising biochemical connection between plant immune responses and human neurological health. Researchers have discovered that the metabolic pathways ...
Feb. 18, 2025 Researchers have introduced genetic material into plants via their roots, opening a potential pathway for rapid crop ...
Feb. 14, 2025 This Valentine's Day, millions of pounds worth of chocolate will be exchanged as gifts, but climate change and biodiversity loss imperil future global supplies of this treat. A new research ...
Feb. 13, 2025 Scientists discovered that the red stigmas in wind-pollinated trees accumulate anthocyanin, the same compounds that are revealed in autumn leaves after green chlorophyll production slows down and ...
Feb. 12, 2025 Global warming is producing a rapid loss of plant species -- according to estimates, roughly 600 plant species have died out since 1750 -- twice the number of animal species lost. But which species ...
Feb. 11, 2025 Colorado's forests store a massive amount of carbon, but dying trees -- mostly due to insects and disease -- have caused the state's forests to emit more carbon than they absorbed in recent ...
Feb. 7, 2025 Because of climate change, harmful algal blooms are increasing in frequency and intensity. New science helps demystify the frequent harmful algal blooms in the Pacific off the coast of Chile by ...
Feb. 6, 2025 Researchers have achieved total chemical synthesis of the psychoactive compound ibogaine and its analogs from pyridine. The discovery will make it easier to explore the therapeutic possibilities of ...
Feb. 6, 2025 A study has identified key genetic pathways in corn that help its roots branch out to find water in soil; the varieties adapted to temperate regions like the U.S. corn belt showed large differences ...
Feb. 6, 2025 There's a longstanding attitude in many farming communities that trees and agriculture don't mix. But agroforestry can provide a multitude of benefits to farmers and landscapes. A new study ...
Feb. 6, 2025 A new long-term study reveals alarming insights into the impact of climate change on European beech (Fagus sylvatica), one of Europe's most widespread and ecologically important tree ...
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Wednesday, February 19, 2025
- Chlorine Plus UV Light Degrades Toxins Caused by Harmful Algae Blooms
- Resilient Algae May Speed Up Greenland Ice Melt
- Parasitic Orchids Are Healthier
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
- From Plants to People: How Amino Acid, Vitamin Balance Links Plant Immunity to Epilepsy
- Biomedicine Shows the Way to Future Food Crops
Friday, February 14, 2025
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- Researchers Achieve Total Synthesis of Ibogaine
- Large Differences in Water-Seeking Ability Found in U.S. Corn Varieties
- New Agroforestry Maps Plot Environmental, Social, and Economic Benefits of Trees
- Climate Warming Leads to More Frequent Beech Tree Reproduction, at the Expense of Growth
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
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Friday, January 31, 2025
Thursday, January 30, 2025
- New 'Matchless' Grass Variety Yields High Seed Count Without Need for Field Burning
- Promoting Cacao Production Without Sacrificing Biodiversity
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
- A Window Into the Future of Amazonia
- Research Contrasts Drought Sensitivity of Eurasian and North American Grasslands
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Monday, January 27, 2025
- Botanic Gardens Must Team Up to Save Wild Plants from Extinction
- New Insights Into the Immune Response of Plants
Sunday, January 26, 2025
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Friday, January 17, 2025
- Researcher Studies the Power of Native Plants to Combat Road Salt Pollution
- Reading the Genome and Understanding Evolution: Symbioses and Gene Transfer in Leaf Beetles
Thursday, January 16, 2025
- Microbial Cell Factories May Help Get to the Root of Understudied Plant Molecules
- Gene-Edited Soil Bacteria Could Provide Third Source of Nitrogen for Corn Production
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
- Protein Protects Biological Nitrogen Fixation from Oxidative Stress
- How Cryogenic Microscopy Could Help Strengthen Food Security
- Could This Fundamental Discovery Revolutionize Fertilizer Use in Farming?
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
- What Makes Some Plant Species 'ripe' For Domestication
- Study on Hemp May Lead to More Sustainable Farming Methods
- Just as Gouda: Improving the Quality of Cheese Alternatives
Friday, January 10, 2025
Thursday, January 9, 2025
- Don't Write Off Logged Tropical Forests -- Converting to Oil Palm Plantations Has Even Wider Effects on Ecosystems
- Two-in-One Root Armor Protects Plants from Environmental Stressors and Fights Climate Change
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
- Plant Cells Gain Immune Capabilities When It's Time to Fight Disease
- Explorations of Wheat Stem Sawfly Management
- Blueberries Beware: Powdery Mildew Spreading Across the Globe
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
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- Prime Apple Growing Areas in US Face Increasing Climate Risks
- Tiny Plants Reveal Big Potential for Boosting Crop Efficiency
- Hornwort Genomes Provide Clues on How Plants Conquered the Land
Friday, January 3, 2025
- Study Suggests RNA Present on Surfaces of Leaves May Shape Microbial Communities
- Pollinators, Pollen and Varieties Determine Fruit Quality
Thursday, January 2, 2025
- Quantity Over Quality? Different Bees Are Attracted to Different Floral Traits
- Genetics of Alternating Sexes in Walnuts
- These Bacteria Perform a Trick That Could Keep Plants Healthy
Monday, December 23, 2024
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Thursday, December 19, 2024
- An Inexpensive Fix for California's Struggling Wildflowers
- Researchers Identify a Mysterious Fossil Seed to Reveal New Chapters in Climate History of Los Angeles
- Evolutionary Study Reveals the Toxic Reach of Disease-Causing Bacteria Across the Plant Kingdom
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
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Monday, December 16, 2024
- Shrubs Can Help or Hinder a Forest's Recovery After Wildfire
- Across Southeastern US, Weedy Rice Steals Herbicide Resistance from Crop Rice
- Scientists Can Now Predict How Climate Change Will Alter Plant Growth Cycles
Thursday, December 12, 2024
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
- Wrong Trees in the Wrong Place Can Make Cities Hotter at Night, Study Reveals
- Study Offers Insight Into Chloroplast Evolution
Monday, December 9, 2024
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Thursday, December 5, 2024
- Climate Change Threatens Global Food Supply: Scientists Call for Urgent Action
- Durian Helps Rice Plants Thrive in Salty Soil
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
- Lifesaver for Wild Bees: The Importance of Quarries
- Climate-Ready Crop
- Insects Wearing Two Hats Solve Botanical Mystery
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
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Thursday, November 28, 2024
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Tuesday, November 26, 2024
- Same Plant, Different Tactic: Habitat Determines Response to Climate
- Smart Agriculture Technology for Monitoring Plants
Monday, November 25, 2024
- New Study Reveals the Explosive Secret of the Squirting Cucumber
- Study Finds Genetic Mechanisms Behind High-Yield Apple Trees
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
- Mixed Forests Reduce the Risk of Forest Damage in a Warmer Climate
- Sweet Tooth Ethiopian Wolves Seen Feeding on Nectar
- Light-Altering Paint for Greenhouses Could Help Lengthen the Fruit Growing Season in the UK
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
- Populations Overheat as Major Cities Fail Canopy Goals
- Building Roots in Glass, a Bio-Inspired Approach to Creating 3D Microvascular Networks Using Plants and Fungi
- Will Agricultural Weeds Finally Claim the Upper Hand in a Changing Climate?
- Bioengineered Yeast Mass Produces Herbal Medicine
Monday, November 18, 2024
- Some Trees Can Acclimate to Changing Temperatures
- A Single Cell's Siesta
- Tree Islands Restore Nature in Oil Palm Plantations