Glossy treasure trove for the word-curious plantsperson
Nigel Chaffey discovers a glossary can also be a page-turner. You can read the full version online at https://www.botany.one/2021/12/glossy-treasure-trove-for-the-word-curious-plantsperson/
1 Des 202110min
One-dimensional light models are as accurate as three-dimensional at estimating dry matter
Researchers compare trade-offs between simplicity and accuracy when modelling greenhouse cucumber canopies. You can read this post online at https://www.botany.one/2021/10/one-dimensional-light-models...
30 Nov 20214min
Principles of resilient coding for plant ecophysiologists
Tired: Remembering if ‘ACi_sol_C_1.xlsx’ or ‘ACi_sol_D_v3.xlsx’ has correct parameter estimates. Wired: Using reproducible, scalable code to analyse data. Read the post at https://www.botany.one/2021/...
25 Nov 20213min
Evolutionary history of two rare conifers from the Qinghai–Tibet Plateau
This study sheds light on the evolution of two endemic juniper species from the Qinghai–Tibet Plateau and their responses to Quaternary climate fluctuations. You can read the post at https://www.botan...
24 Nov 20212min
Morpho-anatomical affinities of three paleoendemic podocarp genera
Despite the probable extinction of closely related sister species and genera, and the evolution of morphological structures as adaptations to changing environmental conditions, they still share basic ...
23 Nov 20212min
Tree species mixing increases stand productivity and density
The benefits of the mixture come on top of the other well-known superiority of provisioning and regulation services. You can read this online at https://www.botany.one/2021/11/tree-species-mixing-incr...
22 Nov 20214min
Brassinosteroids regulate petal spur length in Aquilegia
Botanists used virus-induced gene silencing and gene expression experiments to understand the function of brassinosteroid-related transcription factors in Aquilegia coerulea petal spurs. You can read ...
19 Nov 20212min
Plant computational model explains how leaf veins develop
Polar auxin transport dynamics control vein patterning. You can read this post online at https://www.botany.one/2021/11/plant-computational-model-explains-how-leaf-veins-develop You can read the origi...
18 Nov 20214min
