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How Plants Measure Their CO2 Uptake

Plants face a dilemma in dry conditions: they have to seal themselves off to prevent losing too much water but this also limits their uptake of carbon dioxide. A sensory network assures that the plant strikes the right balance. When…

Isabel11/09/2019

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Monster tumbleweed: Invasive new species is here to stay

A new species of gigantic tumbleweed once predicted to go extinct is not only here to stay — it’s likely to expand its territory.

Isabel10/09/2019

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Gene identified that will help develop plants to fight climate change

Hidden underground networks of plant roots snake through the earth foraging for nutrients and water, similar to a worm searching for food. Yet, the genetic and molecular mechanisms that govern which parts of the soil roots explore remain largely unknown.…

Isabel05/08/2019

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Study: Global farming trends threaten food security

Citrus fruits, coffee and avocados: The food on our tables has become more diverse in recent decades. However, global agriculture does not reflect this trend. Monocultures are increasing worldwide, taking up more land than ever. At the same time, many…

Isabel02/08/2019

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Genetic breakthrough in cereal crops could help improve yields worldwide

A team of Clemson University scientists has achieved a breakthrough in the genetics of senescence in cereal crops with the potential to dramatically impact the future of food security in the era of climate change. The collaborative research, which explores…

Isabel01/08/2019

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Tracing the roots: Mapping a vegetable family tree for better food

Genetic testing developed by University of Missouri-Columbia scientists could aid in developing new and healthier diets. Human genetic testing has evolved over the recent decades, allowing people to find their ancestors and even determine specific percentages of their heritage. Much…

Isabel31/07/2019

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Some green ash trees show some resistance to emerald ash borers

Genes in green ash trees that may confer some resistance to attacks by the emerald ash borer express themselves only once the tree detects the invasive beetle's feeding, according to Penn State researchers. Knowing this, geneticists may be able to…

Isabel30/07/2019

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Old-growth forests may provide valuable biodiversity refuge in areas at risk of severe fire

New findings show that old-growth forests, a critical nesting habitat for threatened northern spotted owls, are less likely to experience high-severity fire than young-growth forests during wildfires. This suggests that old-growth forest could be leveraged to provide valuable fire refuges…

Isabel26/07/2019

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Scientists Discover the Biggest Seaweed Bloom in the World

Scientists led by the University of South Florida College of Marine Science used NASA satellite observations to discover the largest bloom of macroalgae in the world called the Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt (GASB), as reported in Science. They confirmed that…

Isabel25/07/2019

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Plant nutrient detector breakthrough

Findings from La Trobe University-led research could lead to less fertiliser wastage, saving millions of dollars for Australian farmers. Published in the journal Plant Physiology, the findings provide a deeper understanding of the mechanisms whereby plants sense how much and…

Isabel24/07/2019

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How Plants Measure Their CO2 Uptake

Monster tumbleweed: Invasive new species is here to stay

Gene identified that will help develop plants to fight climate change

Study: Global farming trends threaten food security

Genetic breakthrough in cereal crops could help improve yields worldwide

Tracing the roots: Mapping a vegetable family tree for better food

Some green ash trees show some resistance to emerald ash borers

Old-growth forests may provide valuable biodiversity refuge in areas at risk of severe fire

Scientists Discover the Biggest Seaweed Bloom in the World

Plant nutrient detector breakthrough

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