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Drying Without Dying: Tracing Water Scarcity Coping Mechanisms from Mosses to Flowering Plants

In a groundbreaking study, researchers unravel the evolutionary secrets behind plants' ability to survive harsh drought conditions. Exploring moss resilience mechanisms, akin to crop seed dormancy, sheds light on a 450-million-year-old adaptation. Insights could revolutionize crop resilience amidst climate change,…

Isabel14/03/2024

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Overcrowding increases tree mortality, perhaps explaining higher biodiversity in tropical forests

New research reveals that tree mortality increases with overcrowding, especially in tropical forests. The study, involving 52 scientists worldwide, suggests specialized pathogens or herbivores as culprits. These findings shed light on why tropical forests harbor more species and underscore the…

Isabel13/03/2024

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Predatory insects protect apples from pests when flowers are planted on farms, finds study

A recent study reveals the vital role of predatory insects, such as hoverflies and ladybirds, in safeguarding Britain's apple orchards from pests. Planting wildflower strips near orchards significantly reduces fruit damage, potentially increasing premium apple yields by 6.9% while promoting…

Isabel12/03/2024

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Increasing soil salinity: new discovery may help make crops more resilient

Researchers discovered a protein that boosts root growth in saline soil, aiding plant resilience. The protein, ZAT6, acts as a backup for the hormone auxin in lateral root development, offering insights for breeding more resilient crops. Machine learning helped identify…

Isabel11/03/2024

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Scientists develop rapid gene-screening platform to boost disease resistance in crops

Scientists have achieved a breakthrough in molecular plant pathology, marking a technological leap forward for breeding durable disease-resistant crops.

Isabel07/03/2024

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Drying Without Dying: Tracing Water Scarcity Coping Mechanisms from Mosses to Flowering Plants

Overcrowding increases tree mortality, perhaps explaining higher biodiversity in tropical forests

Predatory insects protect apples from pests when flowers are planted on farms, finds study

Increasing soil salinity: new discovery may help make crops more resilient

Scientists develop rapid gene-screening platform to boost disease resistance in crops

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