Ozone can protect fruit from decay for weeks after exposure, study finds
Scientists have discovered why fruit and vegetables last longer after being exposed to ozone.
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News tagged with environmental stress
Plants forget stressful weather events to rapidly recover
A new study led by the Australian National University (ANU) has found that plants are able to forget stressful weather events to rapidly recover.
Biotechnology
Aug 4, 2017
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Mysterious glowing coral reefs are fighting to recover
A new study by the University of Southampton has revealed why some corals exhibit a dazzling colourful display, instead of turning white, when they suffer 'coral bleaching' - a condition which can devastate reefs and is caused ...
Environment
May 21, 2020
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For wetland plants, sea-level rise stamps out benefits of higher carbon dioxide
Wetlands across the globe are in danger of drowning from rising seas. But for decades, scientists held out hope that another aspect of climate change—rising carbon dioxide (CO2)—could trigger extra plant growth, enabling ...
Environment
May 18, 2022
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New research maps potential global spread of devastating papaya mealybug pest
CABI scientists have mapped the potential global spread of the devastating papaya mealybug (Paracoccus marginatus), highlighting new areas in Africa, Asia and the Americas into which this pest could potentially invade.
Plants & Animals
Nov 10, 2020
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Fossilized pollen may reveal 'fingerprints' of environmental stress
It's around this time every year that we start to remember the existence of pollen, the microscopic reproductive cells of cone-bearing and flowering plants. Airborne pollen may induce annoying congestion for some, but a new ...
Paleontology & Fossils
Apr 22, 2022
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Irrigation in India found to be increasing heat stress on people living there
A team of researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology, Purdue University and the Helmholtz Center for Environmental Research has found that increased irrigation in parts of India has led to increasing heat stress ...
CRISPR/Cas9 reveals a key gene involved in the evolution of coral skeleton formation
New work led by Carnegie's Phillip Cleves uses cutting-edge CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing tools to reveal a gene that's critical to stony corals' ability to build their reef architectures. It is published in Proceedings of the ...
Evolution
Jun 5, 2023
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Warming waters spark 'evolution at super speed' in marine sponges, study finds
Marine heat waves caused by the warming climate are capable of sparking rapid changes in sea sponges with scientists describing the pace of change as "evolution at super speed."
Evolution
Jul 5, 2023
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How do plants act fast to fight off infections?
New work led by Carnegie's Kangmei Zhao and Sue Rhee reveals a new mechanism by which plants are able to rapidly activate defenses against bacterial infections. This understanding could inspire efforts to improve crop yields ...
Plants & Animals
Oct 26, 2021
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