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New study reveals that solar parks can enhance biodiversity through vegetation succession, where diverse plant species evolve over time. The study shows solar parks not only accommodate energy needs but also support ecosystems, highlighting a need for sustainable management practices,…

In the world’s longest-running ecological experiment, researchers found that increasing fertilizer use in agricultural grasslands reduces flower numbers five-fold and halves pollinator populations. Reducing fertilizer boosts biodiversity but lowers yields. A potential solution involves limiting nitrogen while maintaining other nutrients,…

Forensic chemists investigated whether the corpse flower (Amorphophallus titanum) truly mimics human decomposition. Collecting odor samples from the bloom, she compared its chemical profile to forensic data from human remains. Her research explores overlapping compounds, aiding forensic detection and shedding…

Researchers discovered that different photoreceptors control distinct regions of a seedling’s stem. The photoreceptor cry1 reserves energy for later elongation, helping plants reemerge if buried. Using machine learning and genetic editing, the team’s findings could inform crop innovation, making plants…