News tagged with woody vegetation

Scientists sequence genome of the woodland strawberry, a model system for rosaceae plants

The genome of a model plant related to peach, cherry and cultivated strawberry has been sequenced by a consortium of international researchers that includes scientists with the Agricultural Research Service (ARS).

Biology / Biotechnology

created Jan 11, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

WCS study on birds and streams included in federal guidelines to safeguard waterways

The results of a Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) study that rapidly measures stream habitat have been adopted by a government agency working with private landowners to restore waterways throughout the U.S.

Biology / Ecology

created Aug 18, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Smaller plants punch above their weight in the forest

New findings from Queen's University biologists show that in the plant world, bigger isn't necessarily better.

Biology / Ecology

created Jul 14, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Study shows effect of feral buffalo on Kakadu

The ecological effect of feral buffalo on Kakadu National Park has been the focus of a research study by a team of prominent Charles Darwin University researchers.

Biology /

created Jan 13, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0