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Forest use changes life cycles of wildflowers

Plant ecologists compare temporal rhythms of early-flowering plants in different environments. They found that human land use can also significantly influence the pace of plant life cycles.

Isabel06/07/2021

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70-year-old coffee-killing fungus brought back to life to fight the disease

Researchers have re-animated specimens of a fungus that causes coffee wilt to discover how the disease evolved and how its spread can be prevented.

Isabel05/07/2021

Agriculture News Plant Science

Single gene boosts climate resilience, yield and carbon capture in crops

Scientists have discovered a single gene that simultaneously boosts plant growth and tolerance for stresses such as drought and salt, all while tackling the root cause of climate change by enabling plants to pull more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

Isabel02/07/2021

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How do plants hedge their bets?

In some environments there is no way for a seed to know for sure when the best time to germinate is. In spring, cues like light, temperature and water may suggest to seeds that conditions are optimal for germination, but…

Isabel01/07/2021

Agriculture News Plant Science

Scientists identify protein that activates plant response to nitrogen deficiency

Nitrates are critical for the growth of plants, so plants have evolved sophisticated mechanisms to ensure sufficient nitrate uptake from their environments. In a new study, researchers have identified a plant enzyme that is key to activating a nitrate uptake…

Isabel30/06/2021

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Forest use changes life cycles of wildflowers

70-year-old coffee-killing fungus brought back to life to fight the disease

Single gene boosts climate resilience, yield and carbon capture in crops

How do plants hedge their bets?

Scientists identify protein that activates plant response to nitrogen deficiency

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