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Vanilla cultivation in the right place pays off for people and nature

Research team shows potential for sustainable land use in Madagascar the most important country for vanilla production – the fragrant ingredient that is a favourite flavour for ice cream, cakes and cookies.

Isabel17/03/2022

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Study ranks potentially harmful invasive alien plant species in Ghana

A study has conducted a comprehensive survey of nearly 200 potentially harmful alien plant species that could have a detrimental impact upon agriculture, forestry and biodiversity in Ghana once they enter the country.

Isabel16/03/2022

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Cell division in microalgae: mitosis revealed in detail for the first time

Cell division ensures growth or renewal and is thus vital for all organisms. However, the process differs somewhat in animals, bacteria, fungi, plants, and algae. Until now, little was known about how cell division occurs in algae. Researchers have used…

Isabel15/03/2022

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Seven to nine percent of all European vascular plants are globally threatened

Seven to nine percent of all vascular plant species occurring in Europe are globally threatened. The researchers combined Red Lists of endangered plant species in Europe with data on their global distribution. It helps assess the overall level of threat…

Isabel14/03/2022

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What lies beneath: Roots as drivers of South African landscape pattern

We typically think of plants strutting their best stuff aboveground: showy flowers, fragrant blossoms, and unique shapes abound. But their development belowground is equally magical. In a new study, a team of international scientists, dug deep to better understand one of…

Isabel11/03/2022

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Vanilla cultivation in the right place pays off for people and nature

Study ranks potentially harmful invasive alien plant species in Ghana

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Seven to nine percent of all European vascular plants are globally threatened

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