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An evolutionary mystery 125 million years in the making

Over 125 million years of evolution, plants like tomatoes and Arabidopsis thaliana have developed distinct genetic regulatory systems, influencing traits like fruit size. Researchers found mutating regulatory DNA around the CLV3 gene affects growth differently in each species. Understanding these…

Isabel20/03/2024

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Researchers discover a new plant species whose name tells a story

In a botanical breakthrough, researchers unveil a new plant species, Relictithismia kimotsukiensis, discovered in Kimotsuki, Kagoshima Prefecture. Divergent from Tanuki-no-shokudai, it constitutes a new genus within the Thismiaceae family, signifying a rare find in Japan's well-explored botanical landscape. With environmental…

Isabel19/03/2024

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The secret lives of roots: Tropical forest root systems are central to understanding the carbon stock change

Tropical forest roots play a crucial role in climate change dynamics, yet they're often overlooked. New research highlights the significance of understanding root function in tropical ecosystems. By integrating this knowledge into vegetation models, scientists aim to improve predictions of…

Isabel18/03/2024

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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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An evolutionary mystery 125 million years in the making

Researchers discover a new plant species whose name tells a story

The secret lives of roots: Tropical forest root systems are central to understanding the carbon stock change

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

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

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