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Published Study illuminates cues algae use to 'listen' to their environment



New research shows how a small group of single-celled algae are able to use chemical cues to communi...
Published Innovative field experiments shed light on biological clocks in nature



A new study has used a series of innovative field experiments to show how plants combine circadian c ...
Published Maize genes control little helpers in the soil



Tiny organisms such as bacteria and fungi help to promote the health and function of plant roots. It ...
Published Large herbivores keep invasive plants at bay


Elephants, buffaloes and other heavy herbivores are effective against invasive plants. This is the c ...
Published 'The future is fungal': New research finds that fungi that live in healthy plants are sensitive to climate change



Findings more than a decade in the making reveal a rich diversity of beneficial fungi living in bore...
Published Epiphytes, amazing plants like moss and bromeliads found in trees, face growing threats



Epiphytes, plants such as orchids and mosses that grow in trees, draw nutrients from the air and cre ...
Published Researchers close to unleashing rapeseed's protein power for human consumption - Researchers Close to Unleashing Rapeseed's Protein Power for Human Consumption



Half of plant proteins in the EU come from rapeseed plants. Until now, the plant has only been used ...
Published How can a pollinating insect be recognized in the fossil record? - How to Identify Pollinating Insects in Fossil Records



Insect pollination is a decisive process for the survival and evolution of angiosperm (flowering) pl...
Published Prescribed burns encourage foul-smelling invaders - Prescribed Burns Encourage Foul-Smelling Invaders



Though prescribed burns reduce wildfire threats and even improve habitat for some animals, new resea...
Published Dry days trigger leaves to send a surprising growth signal telling roots to keep growing



Scientists have discovered a new molecular signalling pathway, triggered when leaves are exposed to...
Published Ant mounds are more important for biodiversity than previously thought - Ant Mounds: A Vital Component of Biodiversity



The ant mounds on the heath, in the forest and in your garden are oases for life. The heat and nutri...
Published Researchers identify peptides for pollen tube growth in rice



Rapid alkalinization factors (RALFs) are required for pollen tube germination and elongation, an ess...
Published Auxin signaling pathway controls root hair formation for nitrogen uptake



Root hairs represent a low-cost strategy to enhance nutrient uptake because they can significantly i...
Published Researchers puncture 100-year-old theory of odd little 'water balloons'



Quinoa and many other extremely resilient plants are covered with strange balloon-like 'bladders' th ...
Published Frequent mowing puts poisonous weed into survival mode



A study has found that frequent mowing of Solanum elaeagnifolium, also known as silverleaf nightshad...
Published Bioengineered enzyme creates natural vanillin from plants in one step



Vanilla, the most widely used flavoring compound in confectionaries and cosmetics, gets its sweet fl...
Published Researchers expose new symbiosis origin theories, identify experimental systems for plant life



Research work on symbiosis -- a mutually beneficial relationship between living organisms -- is push...
Published Changes Upstream: RIPE team uses CRISPR/Cas9 to alter photosynthesis for the first time



Scientists used CRISPR/Cas9 to increase gene expression in rice by changing its upstream regulatory...
Published Fungal-rich soil may improve green roofs



Green roofs have become increasingly popular thanks to their benefits related to climate adaptation,...
Published Small urban greening projects can dramatically increase number of insect species in cities



By increasing the diversity of indigenous plants in urban areas, researchers have seen a seven times ...