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Scientists resurrect ancient enzymes to improve photosynthesis
A new study describes a breakthrough in the quest to improve photosynthesis in certain crops, a step toward adapting plants to rapid climate changes …
With dwindling water supplies, the timing of rainfall matters
A new study shows it's not how much extra water you give your plants, but when you give it that counts. Researchers observed that …
Beyond the honeybee: How many bee species does a meadow need?
Entomologists have now shown that the more plant species there are in a meadow, the more bee species are needed for pollination. They found …
Diverse life forms may have evolved earlier than previously thought
Researchers analyzed a fist-sized rock from Quebec, Canada, estimated to be between 3.75 and 4.28 billion years old. In an earlier article, the team …
Molecular 'blueprint' illuminates how plants perceive light
Plants rely on their ability to sense light for survival. But unlike animals, plants don't have eyes full of photoreceptors to capture and convey …
Staying alive: How 'self-pollen' can cheat death
A new gene that controls self-fertilization has been identified in an engineered version of the model plant Arabidopsis thaliana.
Finding ways to turn down the heat in cities
Rooftop gardens and greenery can help ease some of the severe heat in cities, according to research from climate scientists.
'Scents' of alarm: Volatile chemical signals from damaged plants warn neighbors about herbivore attacks
Animals often use highly specific signals to warn their herd about approaching predators. Surprisingly, similar behaviors are also observed among plants. Shedding more light …
New research demonstrates high value 'injurious weeds' can bring to pollinators
New research compares the biodiversity value of plants classed as 'injurious weeds' against those stipulated by DEFRA for pollinator targeted agri-environmental options. The findings …
The largest population of a rare, protected orchid found in a military base in Corsica
The neglected Serapias, a rare orchid, has been found in a Corsican military base in very large numbers: more than 155,000 individuals! No comparable …