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Treating Potted Zebra Plant and Inch Plant Used in Interior Green Wall to Regulate Stem Elongation

Maintaining the health of green walls poses challenges, often requiring costly professional care due to plant elongation in low-light environments. Recent research explored using antigibberellin plant growth regulators to combat this issue. Application of PGRs resulted in compact growth, potentially…

Isabel25/04/2024

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Understanding how fire shapes plants will help protect them

Understanding how fire influences plant life is crucial for safeguarding biodiversity. By predicting plant responses to fire, scientists aid conservation efforts. Through traits like resprouting and seed germination, plants adapt to fire-prone ecosystems. With accurate predictions, land managers can plan…

Isabel24/04/2024

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New sunflower family tree reveals multiple origins of flower symmetry

The sunflower family's intricate evolutionary history, unveiled through genetic analysis, showcases the fascinating phenomenon of convergent evolution. Flower symmetry, a key trait, has independently evolved multiple times within this diverse plant group. Insights gleaned may aid in breeding plants with…

Isabel23/04/2024

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Wounded plants: how they coordinate their healing

In a new study, scientists unraveled the mystery behind how wounded plants coordinate their healing. By investigating the role of the hormone Auxin and pressure changes, they discovered the intricate cellular mechanisms guiding plant regeneration. This understanding sheds light on…

Isabel22/04/2024

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Botanists analyze the role of pollinators in the evolution of flowers with various sexual forms

Botanists explore Darwin's theory on precise pollination in flowering plants. Their study reveals correlations between heterostyly, floral traits, and pollinators, supporting Darwin's hypothesis. This macroevolutionary analysis sheds new light on the role of ecology in plant reproductive mechanisms.

Isabel19/04/2024

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Treating Potted Zebra Plant and Inch Plant Used in Interior Green Wall to Regulate Stem Elongation

Understanding how fire shapes plants will help protect them

New sunflower family tree reveals multiple origins of flower symmetry

Wounded plants: how they coordinate their healing

Botanists analyze the role of pollinators in the evolution of flowers with various sexual forms

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