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Under-plant mirrors improve endangered plant survival and growth

Researchers improved the survival and growth of *Serianthes nelsonii*, an endangered tree, by using under-plant mirrors to reflect sunlight. This technique increased light availability by over 70%, boosting seedling survival by 160% and plant height by 170%, offering a low-cost…

Isabel18/10/2024

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Flowers use adjustable ‘paint by numbers’ petal designs to attract pollinators

Flowers like hibiscus use a hidden, early-stage “paint by numbers” system to form petal bullseyes, which attract pollinators like bees. Research reveals bees favor larger bullseyes, boosting pollination efficiency by 25%. Understanding these patterns’ development aids in exploring plant evolution…

Isabel15/10/2024

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Research points to a potential new ally in the fight against plant pathogens

New research highlights how a balanced microbiome within plants is crucial for their immune systems. Disruptions to this balance can trigger autoimmune-like responses, where plants mistakenly attack their own tissues. This discovery could lead to innovations in crop protection by…

Isabel14/10/2024

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Towards a better understanding of epigenetics in flowering plants

Researchers uncovered new insights into epigenetic regulation in flowering plants. They found that the protein SDG7 competes with PRC2, a known gene silencer, by marking DNA with H3K36 methylation, which activates genes. This discovery helps explain how plants can dynamically…

Isabel11/10/2024

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Digitally cataloguing archived plant specimens can transform conservation efforts

Researchers emphasize the crucial role of herbarium collections in supporting biodiversity conservation. They advocate for increased funding to herbaria, which face financial threats, citing their effectiveness in generating high-quality, unbiased biodiversity data. While citizen science contributes, herbarium specimens provide a…

Isabel10/10/2024

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Under-plant mirrors improve endangered plant survival and growth

Flowers use adjustable ‘paint by numbers’ petal designs to attract pollinators

Research points to a potential new ally in the fight against plant pathogens

Towards a better understanding of epigenetics in flowering plants

Digitally cataloguing archived plant specimens can transform conservation efforts

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