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Image: A light microscopy image of a cross section of a Populus trichocarpa stem (diameter of full section: 5 millimeters). The magenta color in the cells reflects the presence of lignin, a key component of wood that provides structural strength. Credit: Max Bentelspacher

Forestry News

Poplar tree discovery could help shape the future of energy and biomaterials

A study uncovers how a variation in a natural substance called lignin supports natural environmental adaptation and improved bioenergy production.

Isabel24/09/2025

Image: Azolla fern samples were sourced from across the globe and grown in the lab for 4-8 months. Credit: Armitage et al., 2025

Climate change News Plant Science

Fern leaf pockets hide secrets of plant-microbe symbiosis

Plants and microbes often have a symbiotic relationship, relying on each other for nutrients or shelter. Understanding and engineering such symbioses is an essential step in the journey towards tackling global challenges such as food security, carbon capture and ecosystem…

Isabel22/09/2025

Botany Climate change News

No one cares about the grass, but we should

Nature conservation policies are trying to safeguard forests all over the world, which is a good thing. But it seems like less-flashy ecosystems are getting left behind. Grassy ecosystems include grasslands, savannas, shrublands, woodlands and tundra. Experts say these ecosystems are…

Isabel19/09/2025

Image: Virginia bluebells at Trelease Woods. Credit: Jennifer Álvarez

Forestry News

A century of data reveals declining forest diversity

Researchers have analyzed 96 years of forest census data to better understand ecological changes and inform management practices. Their study, reveals concerning homogenization trends. This means the forest has become less diverse over time, losing trees that played a critical role…

Isabel08/09/2025

Image: soy bean seedlings in a tray. Credit: Julio César García / Pixabay

Climate change News

Key survival strategy for soybeans during heat and drought identify

Study reveals that soybeans use a natural targeted cooling mechanism to protect reproduction under tough weather conditions.

Isabel02/09/2025

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Poplar tree discovery could help shape the future of energy and biomaterials

Fern leaf pockets hide secrets of plant-microbe symbiosis

No one cares about the grass, but we should

A century of data reveals declining forest diversity

Key survival strategy for soybeans during heat and drought identify

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