More plants will be 'losers' than 'winners' in the future, thanks to human activity
Fait vos jeux, but while there will be some winners, the odds are stacked against most plants doing well in the future. You can read the blog post at https://www.botany.one/2022/03/more-plants-will-be...
10 Mar 20226min
How does a plant vary across its range?
A French-US team studied whether Arabidopsis in its natural range vary by latitude or from a core to the periphery. You can read the blog post at https://www.botany.one/2022/03/how-does-a-plant-vary-a...
10 Mar 20223min
Weeds with a bad reputation have value for pollinators and biodiversity
Ecologists have found that weeds are far more valuable in supporting biodiversity than we give them credit for. You can read the blog post at https://www.botany.one/2022/03/weeds-with-a-bad-reputation...
9 Mar 20224min
How can botanists improve rice’s ability to use phosphorus?
Botanists show for the first time that reduced phosphorus investment in lipids in plants improves phosphorus use efficiency in rice without reducing photosynthesis. You can read the blog post at https...
8 Mar 20223min
Study in Sydney reveals that preserving pollination is more complex than boosting bees
An Australian team has been studying how to best grow vegetables by experimenting with pak choi in urban gardens. They found that canopy cover and garden richness, rather than pollinator visits are th...
7 Mar 20225min
Is that an invasive alien species? Time to reach for the phone.
Smartphone apps are a tool that could help monitor, predict, and ideally prevent the spread of invasive species. But are they living up to their full potential? Read the post at https://www.botany.one...
4 Mar 20223min
Under-damaged reed beds are causing more damage to small wetland bird populations
Small wetland birds may find nesting easier if you periodically set fire to the neighbourhood. You can read the blog post at https://www.botany.one/2022/03/under-damaged-reed-beds-are-harming-small-we...
3 Mar 20226min
Finding the habitat of an invisible plant
Finding a suitable habitat for Rafflesia arnoldii is difficult. While it produces the single largest flower on the planet, it's invisible for much of its life. You can read the blog post at https://ww...
2 Mar 20225min
