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Agnes Dellinger: Unlocking Flowers' Secrets
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Botany One interviews Dr. Agnes Dellinger to learn more about how she became interested in the interaction between plants and pollinators.
on Mon, 5PM
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Giant Marri Trees Are Secret Saviours of Western Australia's Native Bees
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One tree species supports over 80 types of native bees in Western Australia's unique ecosystem.
on Nov 5
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The Scary Side of Botany: “bleeding” plants
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Alongside grinning pumpkins and creepy skeletons, the botanical world brings its own spine-tingling magic to Halloween. Let’s uncover the secrets of some fascinating plants with hidden surprises—like those that produce blood-red juices.
on Oct 31
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Plant ID Apps Can Match Expert Botanists at Species Recognition
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Artificial intelligence can now identify plants with up to 99% accuracy, challenging expert botanists at their own game.
on Oct 31
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Understanding the Mechanics Behind Bark Formation
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MODELBARK provides valuable insights into the dynamics of bark formation through computer simulations.
on Oct 31
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An impatient person's guide to making black flowers
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For World Goth Day, I have tried to make a black flower. It didn't work, but I have failed in a way that might explain why it's not easy to make a Rainbow Rose.
on Oct 30
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Antarctic moss proves cold weather isn’t just for penguins
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New research shows Antarctic moss can grow and survive in freezing, harsh conditions by using special fats that keep its cells flexible, helping it cope with extreme cold and other stresses.
on Oct 24
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Small Islands Pack a Big Biodiversity Punch
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New research shows that islands make an outsize contribution to the diversity of plants.
on Oct 21
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Effective traps in bladderworts may come at the cost of genome size
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A mutation affecting mitochondrial efficiency of carnivorous plants' cells helps them survive but also causes their DNA to get smaller over time, making their genomes some of the tiniest in the plant world.
on Oct 16
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How Plants Endure Wildfires and Floods in the Pantanal
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Unravelling the complex relationship between fire frequency, flooding, and plant diversity in the world’s largest flooded savanna.
on Oct 9
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From Complexity to Simplicity: Assessing Light Interception Models
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A new study reveals that a simple block model can achieve comparable results to complex models in assessing light interception for maize
on Oct 8
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Balancing Research and Conservation in Botanical Collections
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Herbarium specimens are irreplaceable windows into the past. New guidelines help researchers use them responsibly.
on Oct 3
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How rising temperatures threaten plant sex lives
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A new study shows that higher temperatures could seriously hurt plants' ability to reproduce by damaging their pollen and reducing fertilization success, threatening both wild plant populations and crop yields.
on Oct 2
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Plants Adapt to Plastic-Polluted Soil
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Microplastics in soil affect plant growth and root behaviour in unexpected ways.
on Sep 29
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Unraveling the Mechanisms of Photoinhibition in Plants
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Recent research emphasizes the critical role of photoprotection mechanisms in helping plants cope with excess light, which can impair photosynthesis.
on Sep 16
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What’s happening with all these News in Brief posts?
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Creative grumpiness is changing how we blog and post to social media.
on Sep 9
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Teaching Botany: the Taylor Swift method applied to plants
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Are you looking for a strategy to teach botany in a more captivating way? In this post, we interview Glaucia Silva, a young Brazilian botanist who got inspiration from botanical references found in Taylor Swift’s songs and made up a brilliant method to grab the attention of tired and bored...
on Sep 7
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How High-Altitude Flowers Thrive in the Venezuelan Andes
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Explore the fascinating relationship between flower colour changes and pollinator visits in high-altitude environments
on Sep 3
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Botanical University Challenge 2024
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A unique botanical student event returns bigger than ever.
on Aug 28
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Optimizing Soybean Production in the Southern Cone
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A new interactive tool is helping South American soybean growers make smarter planting decisions.
on Aug 26
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Arisaema Plants Kill Those That Help Them Live
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Arisaema plants use a unique "lethal deceptive pollination" strategy, trapping and killing their insect pollinators.
on Aug 16
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The science behind chia: a journey into its nutritional power
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Scientists are studying chia seeds closely using genetics to understand what makes them so healthy, hoping to use that knowledge to make chia and other foods healthier.
on Aug 14
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RIPE team models connection between enzyme activity and yields for the first time
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New model connects dynamic enzyme activity of photosynthesis with whole canopy growth and yield for soybean.
on Aug 13
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Computer Modeling Reveals Complexity Behind Phenotype-Yield Relationship in Soybean
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There is a complex relationship between leaf area index and yield, which is influenced by an intricate interplay of genetic, environmental, and management factors.
on Aug 9
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The Shy Beauty of Fritillaria delavayi: Balancing Pollination and Camouflage
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Discover how the elusive Fritillaria delavayi uses camouflage and specialised pollinators to overcome the challenges of herbivory.
on Aug 7
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Scientists working with Chamaecrista latistipula discover that pollinators prefer plants that are in already in a relationship with nitrogen-fixing bacteria.
on Jul 29
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A Model Approach to Understanding the Properties of Guard Cell Walls: The Key to Stomatal Function
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A bottom-up model of wall mechanics in stomatal guard cells reveals how wall composition and structure modulate the biomechanical properties that enable stomatal movements.
on Jul 29
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Life in the City Thrives among Death Thanks to the Preservation of Cemeteries
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Cemeteries provide stable, undisturbed areas in cities and host unique soil conditions, but their conservation has been geared around memory. New research shows that nature shares the human need for peace.
on Jul 26
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Herbicide Timing Helps Combat Stubborn Stinknet Weed
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Herbicide may kill a weed, but how do you stop it coming back? Research from California shows that when you kill the plant matters.
on Jul 26
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#IBC2024: Why Botany? Why now?
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The XX International Botanical Congress officially started with an inspirational talk by Sandra Knapp - distinguished researcher at the Department of Life Sciences of the Natural history Museum of London (UK) - who reaffirmed the key role of plants as Nature’s heartbeat in terrestrial ecosystems.
on Jul 24
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Changing Times in Botanical Communication at Madrid Congress
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The 20th International Botanical Congress is underway in Madrid, and an early decision has caught the press’s eye.
on Jul 23
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The Power of the Flower: Shape, Colour, Scent … and SEX!
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Since ancestral times, humans had shown deep emotional and cultural connection with beautiful, colourful, and fragrant floral structures. But … What makes a flower? This Botanical Pill addresses this fascinating question by briefly introducing the ABC of flower development and presenting recent...
on Jul 20
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International Botanical Congress 2024 : Botany One
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The Annals of Botany family is going to Madrid for the 20th International Botanical Congress. You can visit us at Stand 18 and around the site. Our editors at IBC are: Annals of Botany Rowan SageRenata CantoroGabriela AugeGitte PetersenLauren BakerOlwen GraceMartin LysakMuthama MuasyaSilvia...
on Jul 20
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Rosy Isaias: "Plant Biology is fascinating and has mysteries and challenges yet to be discovered"
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Botany One interviewss Dr. Rosy M. S Isaias to learn more about her passion for galls and their interactions with their host plants.
on Jul 5
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The co-evolution of oil-producing flowers and pollinator behaviour from Mexico to Argentina
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A new study found that the way bees collect oil from flowers affects which flower traits are favoured in different places, helping explain why similar plants living far apart can evolve distinct characteristics over time.
on Jun 28
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Confronting the Realities of Motherhood in the World of Science
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An unfiltered look at tribulations of life as a woman and mother in science.
on Jun 23
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The Leaf: Birth, Life & Death of a Photosynthetic Organ
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Changing colours of leaves mark seasonal progression in temperate regions: while bright green baby leaves announce springtime, the gorgeous yellow to red palette of falling leaves anticipate wintertime. In this Botanical Pill, we will explore the microscopic life of a leaf, from its birth at the...
on Jun 23
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How Mowing Leads to an Obi-Wan Effect for Silverleaf Nightshade
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A new study reveals that mowing, a common method of weed control, can actually strengthen the defenses of the invasive weed silverleaf nightshade, making it more resilient and harder to manage.
on Jun 5
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Do orchid seeds fare better in freezers than we thought?
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A new study found that seeds from different orchid species could stay alive and ready to grow for over 10 years even when stored in a deep freezer, showing that saving orchid seeds for the long term in seed banks is possible.
on Jun 3
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Rice is a staple food worldwide and is eaten by billions of people on a daily basis. Still, high levels of toxic arsenic and cadmium in the grain have raised severe concerns about its safety for human consumption. Gui and colleagues used genetic engineering to combat this problem.
on May 28
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From Ashes to Seeds: How Fire Affects Pollination and Plant Reproduction
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After a wildfire sweeps through the landscape, it may be inevitable to be shocked by the desolate scene it leaves. Yet, a recent research led by Lucas Carbone suggests that plants can flourish in these environments as never expected.
on May 22
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Researchers adopt approach for more ethical plant research
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Advances in recombinant antibody production.
on May 21
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Idowu Obisesan: Nurturing a Passion for Plants
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Botany One interviews Dr Idowu Obisesan for Fascination for Plants Day to lean more about her interest in plant physiology, sustainability and societal challenges.
on May 18
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Dechang Cao: The Seeds of Fascination
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Botany One interviews Dr Dechang Cao for Fascination for Plants Day and learn more about his life mission to understand the mysteries of seed germination.
on May 17
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Charlotte Taylor: "Looking at Plants is Never Boring and Endlessly Fascinating"
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Botany One interviews Dr Charlotte M. Taylor for Fascination for Plants Day and learn more about her passion for taxonomy and puzzles.
on May 16
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Daniela Boanares: "We Need to Understand Plants if We Want to Thrive on this Planet"
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Botany One interviews Dr Daniela Boanares for Fascination for Plants Day and learn more about her quest to unravel the mechanisms behind foliar water uptake in megadiverse ecosystems.
on May 15
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Hervé Sauquet: Never Looking at Flowers the Same Way
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Botany One interviews Dr Hervé Sauquet for Fascination for Plants Day and learn more about his mission to understand the evolution of flowers.
on May 14
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Kelsey Byers: "See the world through the plant's perspective!"
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Botany One interviews Dr Kelsey Byers for Fascination for Plants Day and learn more about her research on the evolution of floral scent.
on May 13
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Electronic Eyes Spy an Invasive Species
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In the age-old battle against invasive species, conservationists have a new ally: social media users and their geotagged photos.
on May 8
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Engineered increase in mesophyll conductance improves photosynthetic efficiency in field trial
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Overexpressing the CGR3 gene in a model crop led to a remarkable 8% increase in photosynthesis.
on May 7