How Ants Took Over the World
Ants took over the world by following flowering plants out of prehistoric forests. Ants are pretty much everywhere. There are more than 14,000 different species,…
Ants took over the world by following flowering plants out of prehistoric forests. Ants are pretty much everywhere. There are more than 14,000 different species,…
An international panel of scientists has identified 100 of the most important questions facing plant science. What are the key research priorities that will help…
A strong root system allows crops to absorb water and nutrients from the soil, but scientists have little information about the genes that control root…
Researchers have discovered the mechanisms by which the seed decides to remain in “hibernation” or to trigger its germination depending on the outside temperature. Germination…
Green leaves and the ability to photosynthesize were once considered hallmarks of plants. However, some plants have evolved to obtain their nutrients in alternative ways,…
The discovery of ultrasmall microalgae in a home aquarium could have multiple useful applications. Researchers from the University of Tokyo have uncovered a new species…
How long will a leaf live? It’s an economic decision. The leaves of Monkey Puzzle trees have a lifespan of more than 20 years, while…
An international group of researchers has achieved a 95% success rate in reproducing a commercial hybrid rice variety as a clone through seeds. This breakthrough…
Even many years after being abandoned, plant diversity of former agricultural sites is still incomplete compared to undisturbed sites. Agriculture is considered a major disturbance…
It was once thought that green leaves and photosynthesis were essential for plants, however, some plants have evolved to obtain their nutrients from other organisms…
A team of researchers has created 3D models in order to gain a better understanding of the evolution of flowers. A team of researchers from…
Experiments show grass’s resilience-building tricks work for corn, too. Grass is famously resilient. But Paspalum vaginatum, a species better known as seashore paspalum, can tolerate…
Elevated CO2 levels cause mineral deficiency in plants resulting in less nutritious crops. For years, one of the only possible bright sides of increasing levels…
Scientists are peeling back ancient layers of banana DNA in order to find the “mystery ancestors” before they go extinct. It is believed that humans…
A soybean virus can actually benefit soybean thrips. According to research from Penn State, most viral infections have a detrimental effect on an organism’s health,…
Plastic sheets coated with an Eu3+ film that converts UV light to red light were able to accelerate the growth of vegetal plants and trees. Scientists…
Crops often grow under unfavorable conditions. Factors such as disease, extreme temperatures, and salty soils force plants to use energy to respond to the resulting…
The weed could also hold the key to drought-resistant crops. In a world troubled by climate change, a common weed provides crucial hints about how…