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Jun 13

Image: While wildflowers and perennials are a must for supporting pollinators, there’s no denying the popularity of many annual flowers for their colorful, visual appeal. A new study suggests choosing the right varieties can give annual flowers a role in nourishing bees and other pollinating insects in home gardens. In the two-year study, researchers at Michigan State University (MSU) observed pollinators visiting 25 different varieties, or cultivars, of the six most popular annual flower species in the United States, finding significant variation in apparent pollinator attractiveness between cultivars, even within the same flower species. Here, mixed groups of the flowers grow at the MSU Horticulture Farm in June 2017. Credit: David Smitley, Ph.D.)

Some Varieties of Annual Flowers Have a Place in Pollinator-Friendly Gardens

By Isabel News, Plant Science

Annual flowers, typically considered poor for pollinators, can support bees and insects if the right varieties are chosen. A study found significant variation in pollinator attractiveness among 25 cultivars of popular annuals like begonias and impatiens. This research highlights the…

Jun 12

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Image credit: plantlet tray. Alexey Hulsov / Pixabay

Scientists unlock key to breeding ‘carbon gobbling’ plants with a major appetite

By Isabel Agriculture, Climate change, News

Scientists have uncovered how the enzyme carboxysomal carbonic anhydrase (CsoSCA) works in cyanobacteria. This discovery could lead to engineering crops that capture carbon dioxide more efficiently, boosting yields and resilience to climate change.

Jun 11

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Image: Climate action protest. Credit: Dominic Wunderlich / Pixabay

Study: While most of the world trusts climate scientists, a skeptical minority can lead to climate inaction

By Isabel Climate change, News

A study reveals that while most people trust climate scientists, a skeptical minority can impede climate action. Researchers stress that even minority distrust can have significant political consequences, emphasizing the need for scientists to maintain credibility and transparency to bolster…

Jun 10

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Image: Two images of a wheat spike. The top image is a spike from an alog1 mutant, with additional spikelets highlighted in pink. The bottom image is a normal spike from a plant without the edited gene. Credit: University of Adelaide

Gene could unlock big wheat yields for a growing population

By Isabel Agriculture, News, Plant Science

Researchers identified molecular pathways regulated by the Photoperiod-1 (Ppd-1) gene to boost wheat yields. By editing the ALOG1 transcription factor, they increased branching in wheat and barley, potentially enhancing grain yield. Field trials are underway to test these gene-edited lines,…

Jun 07

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Image: Georgia Tech researchers surveying field sites in the salt marshes of Sapelo Island, Georgia. Credit: Georgia Tech

From Roots to Resilience: Investigating the Vital Role of Microbes in Coastal Plant Health

By Isabel News, Plant Health

Biologists uncovered crucial microbial processes in Georgia's saltwater marshes. Their study reveals that bacteria in cordgrass roots detoxify sulfides and fix nitrogen, boosting plant health and resilience. These findings, facilitated by advanced genomic technology, underscore the vital role of microbes…

Jun 06

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Study finds what gets plant roots to grow strong

By Isabel News, Plant Science

Scientists discovered that autophagy, a cellular clean-up process, is crucial for plant root growth. This mechanism, also found in fasting humans, optimizes the "heartbeat" of root tips, aiding water and nutrient absorption. Better understanding this process could enhance crop resilience…

Jun 05

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Climate change is most prominent threat to pollinators

By Isabel Climate change, News, Research

Climate change is the top threat to pollinators like bees and butterflies, crucial for biodiversity and food security, according to a new review paper. The study highlights how climate-induced habitat changes and human activities harm pollinators, urging integrated conservation strategies…

Jun 04

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Image: Grassland dominates the landscape, which is also a key ecosystem service. Credit: Valentin Klaus / ETH Zurich

Mosaic grassland landscapes are the most beneficial

By Isabel News, Plant Science

Like forests, grassland provides numerous ecological, economic and social benefits. Researchers have investigated ways to maintain and improve these benefits.

Jun 03

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Image: Growing plants emit a form of light detectable by NASA satellites orbiting hundreds of miles above Earth. Parts of North America appear to glimmer in this visualization, depicting an average year. Gray indicates regions with little or no fluorescence; red, pink, and white indicate high fluorescence. Credit: NASA’s Scientific Visualization Studio

How ‘Glowing’ Plants Could Help Scientists Predict Flash Drought

By Isabel News, Plant Science, Research

"Glowing" plants may predict flash droughts by emitting solar-induced fluorescence (SIF), detected by NASA satellites. Increased plant productivity before a drought reduces soil moisture, indicating risk. These early signals, visible from space, could provide up to three months' warning, aiding…

May 30

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Image: The conventional population on the left and the organic barley on the right: - Only experts can spot the differences with the naked eye. However, huge differences can be identified using molecular genetics. Credit: AG Prof. Léon/University of Bonn

Long-term study finds organic farming leads to adaptations in the genetic material in plants

By Isabel Agriculture, News

A 23-year study found that barley grown under organic farming conditions developed unique genetic adaptations, enhancing resilience to nutrient and water deficiencies. Unlike conventionally farmed barley, which became genetically uniform, organic barley maintained genetic diversity, aiding adaptation to environmental changes.

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Some Varieties of Annual Flowers Have a Place in Pollinator-Friendly Gardens

Scientists unlock key to breeding ‘carbon gobbling’ plants with a major appetite

Study: While most of the world trusts climate scientists, a skeptical minority can lead to climate inaction

Gene could unlock big wheat yields for a growing population

From Roots to Resilience: Investigating the Vital Role of Microbes in Coastal Plant Health

Study finds what gets plant roots to grow strong

Climate change is most prominent threat to pollinators

Mosaic grassland landscapes are the most beneficial

How ‘Glowing’ Plants Could Help Scientists Predict Flash Drought

Long-term study finds organic farming leads to adaptations in the genetic material in plants

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