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Norway spruce in Finland is susceptible to European spruce bark beetle damage especially in the vicinity of new clear-cuts NewsPlant Science

Norway spruce in Finland is susceptible to European spruce bark beetle damage especially in the vicinity of new clear-cuts

A study reveals that Norway spruce forests near recent clear-cuts are highly susceptible to European spruce bark beetle damage. The beetle prefers mature forests in specific soil types. Increased monitoring and adaptive forest management are recommended to mitigate this threat,…
Isabel
17/06/2024
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Orchids support seedlings through ‘parental nurture’ via shared underground fungal networks NewsPlant Science

Orchids support seedlings through ‘parental nurture’ via shared underground fungal networks

Orchids nurture seedlings through shared underground fungal networks, researchers found. Orchids transfers sugars to seedlings via these networks, aiding their growth near mature plants. This discovery, solving a long-standing mystery, highlights the crucial role of fungal networks in orchid population…
Isabel
14/06/2024
Image: Climate action protest. Credit: Dominic Wunderlich / Pixabay
Study: While most of the world trusts climate scientists, a skeptical minority can lead to climate inaction Climate changeNews

Study: While most of the world trusts climate scientists, a skeptical minority can lead to climate inaction

A study reveals that while most people trust climate scientists, a skeptical minority can impede climate action. Researchers stress that even minority distrust can have significant political consequences, emphasizing the need for scientists to maintain credibility and transparency to bolster…
Isabel
11/06/2024