In the garden: These shade-seekers will help fill the void
Choose plants that genuinely thrive in the shade, such as those found in the forest understory
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Readers’ wildlife photos
Do send in your photos if you have good one; we are missing many regulars, though I won't drop names. But today we have some plant photos by Rik Gern of Austin,...
How Did Humans Learn Which Plants Are Safe To Eat? Food Scientists Explain
You might know to steer clear of green potatoes and rhubarb leaves. That’s because they produce toxins that can make humans sick.
How plants summon help
Discover how beans signal distress to attract predators of their pests, revealing a crucial plant-defense mechanism.
Spontaneous plastome mutations in variegated plants occur predominantly in genes related to transcription and photosynthesis - Planta
This study uncovered the genetic basis of leaf variegation for 35 diverse flowering plants. The underlying loss-of-function plastome mutations in albino se
Unplug & Learn to Draw Plants in 30 Days
30-day plant drawing kit includes guided workbook and brush pens to build skills, reduce stress, and spark creativity through daily prompts.
Facilitation in plant communities – special issue editorial - Plant and Soil
In Winter 2021, Katie Barry, Chris Moore and I started chatting about mutualism, facilitation, competition, and the culture of Community Ecology. We met twice a...
This Plant Summons Wasps When Under Attack, And We Finally Know How
If your carefully tended crop of beans ever comes under attack from caterpillars, you should know it's not totally helpless.