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New tomato, potato family tree shows that fruit color and size evolved together

Researchers have created an improved family tree for Solanum plants, revealing that fruit color and size evolved together, challenging previous theories that fruit-eating animals were the primary drivers. This study offers insights for breeding better crops.

Isabel22/07/2024

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Scientists Discover Forests That May Resist Climate Change

Researchers discovered forests with cold-air pooling, where colder air settles in valleys, reversing typical temperature patterns. These areas could protect cold-adapted species from climate change, serving as refuges and aiding conservation efforts. The study emphasizes the importance of such forests…

Isabel19/07/2024

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Are plants intelligent? It depends on the definition

Goldenrod plants exhibit adaptive responses to environmental cues, such as perceiving nearby plants through far-red light and changing behavior when attacked by herbivores. This ability to solve problems and adjust based on environmental information is argued to fit a very…

Isabel18/07/2024

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A tiny new plant species reaffirms the “miraculous” survival of Western Ecuador’s ravished biodiversity

A new 5 cm-high plant species discovered in western Ecuador reaffirms the region's surprising biodiversity. Found in a farmer's backyard, this tiny plant, named Amalophyllon miraculum, highlights the importance of preserving small forest fragments. The discovery challenges assumptions of widespread…

Isabel16/07/2024

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Shortage of skilled plant breeders could impact global food security

A global shortage of skilled plant breeders threatens food security. With many specialists nearing retirement and fewer graduates entering the field, urgent action is needed to bolster training and ensure the sustainability of agricultural production worldwide.

Isabel15/07/2024

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New tomato, potato family tree shows that fruit color and size evolved together

Scientists Discover Forests That May Resist Climate Change

Are plants intelligent? It depends on the definition

A tiny new plant species reaffirms the “miraculous” survival of Western Ecuador’s ravished biodiversity

Shortage of skilled plant breeders could impact global food security

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