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New study reveals how forest giants handle light and heat

In a recent study, researchers have uncovered how Amazon rainforest canopy trees manage the intense sunlight they absorb — revealing resilience to hot and dry conditions in the forest canopy while also offering a way to greatly improve the monitoring of…

Isabel15/07/2025

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Studies show the significance of old-growth forests for biodiversity

Researchers conducted a systematic review of 99 scientific publications that compared the flora or fauna of old-growth forests, managed forests and clearcut sites in boreal Europe. The reviewed studies showed large differences in the species communities inhabiting these forest types.

Isabel30/06/2025

Image: Corn growing in the Irene Rose Sohn Zegar Memorial Greenhouse on the top floor of NYU’s Center for Genomics and Systems Biology. Credit: Tracey Friedman/NYU

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Artificial Intelligence and Genetics Can Help Farmers Grow Corn with Less Fertilizer

Scientists are using artificial intelligence to determine which genes collectively govern nitrogen use efficiency in plants such as corn, with the goal of helping farmers improve their crop yields and minimize the cost of nitrogen fertilizers.

Isabel25/06/2025

Climate change News Plant Science

Protecting seagrasses could prevent billions of dollars in damages, research finds

A study predicts that protecting at-risk seagrass meadows could avert climate damages valued in excess of $200 billion by preventing the release of 1.2 billion tons of carbon pollution. This is equivalent to removing the annual carbon footprint of 100 million…

Isabel16/06/2025

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Botany News Plant Science

New analysis sheds light on specific genes found in all grasses

A new computational biology pipeline has mapped out over 13,000 groups of protein-coding genes conserved across grasses, offering a powerful tool for researchers investigating gene function in these economically and ecologically vital species.

Isabel22/05/2025

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New study reveals how forest giants handle light and heat

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