Scientists from UNSW and Botanic Gardens of Sydney have trained AI to unlock data from millions of plant specimens kept in herbaria around the world in order to study and combat the impacts of climate change on flora.
Plants & Animals
Jun 20, 2023
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The determination of plant vessel structure is fundamental for further understanding vascular function in different plant groups. Vessel dimorphism may be an important hydraulic strategy and ecological adaptation of plants. ...
Plants & Animals
May 10, 2023
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In many Missouri backyards, a carpet of small purple or white violets is a sure sign of spring.
Plants & Animals
Jun 27, 2022
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Machine learning programs that can classify leaves and place them in biological families may unlock new clues about the evolution of plant life, but only if scientists understand what the computers are seeing. A team led ...
Biotechnology
May 13, 2022
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Redwoods are among the most well-studied trees on the planet, and yet their mysteries continue to surprise and delight scientists and nature lovers.
Plants & Animals
Mar 16, 2022
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In a recent study published in the American Journal of Botany, researchers from the University of Tsukuba revealed that the mountainous landscape of Central Honshu, Japan, has played a role in shaping the genetic diversity ...
Plants & Animals
Dec 16, 2021
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Have pollen. Must travel.
Plants & Animals
May 20, 2020
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Scientists are refining our understanding of how light wavelengths affect the way plants develop their chloroplasts.
Plants & Animals
Mar 13, 2020
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Basic density is widely used to compute carbon storage by trees. A formula used to calculate basic wood density has recently been corrected. Researchers estimate that the error in the initial formula resulted in an overestimation ...
Environment
Oct 17, 2018
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Leaf fossils discovered high in Australia's Snowy Mountains have revealed a past history of warmer rainforest vegetation and a lack of snow, in contrast with the alpine vegetation and winter snow-covered slopes of today.
Plants & Animals
Oct 3, 2018
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