Genomics reveals that kelp is connecting Southern Pacific coastal communities
The DNA of kelp has enabled scientists to show just how interconnected coastal communities of the Southern Ocean are.
The DNA of kelp has enabled scientists to show just how interconnected coastal communities of the Southern Ocean are.
Plants & Animals
Jun 08, 2022
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The hot and dry desert environment has led to big genetic differences between male and female jojoba plants, a discovery which could boost jojoba production and shed light on how plants adapt to environmental stress.
Plants & Animals
Oct 15, 2021
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Without the benefits of evolutionary genetic variation that accompany meiotic reproduction, how does an asexual invasive species adapt over time to a new environment to survive? In all-female weevil species that produce only ...
Ecology
Jul 30, 2021
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Yams are a staple food in West Africa, which produces over 90% of the world's yams each year. Yams play a key role in the food security, economic income, and traditional culture for the region.
Plants & Animals
Feb 10, 2021
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Researchers at Oregon State University have found that the blue orchard bee, an important native pollinator, produces female offspring at higher rates in the aftermath of wildfire in forests.
Plants & Animals
Jan 14, 2021
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The banyan fig tree Ficus microcarpa is famous for its aerial roots, which sprout from branches and eventually reach the soil. The tree also has a unique relationship with a wasp that has coevolved with it and is the only ...
Plants & Animals
Oct 08, 2020
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Plant experts at UC Davis have defined the genetic basis of sex determination in grapevines, one of the oldest and most valuable crops worldwide.
Plants & Animals
Jun 22, 2020
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The surge in cannabidiol (CBD) popularity means more farmers are growing non-intoxicating strains of cannabis, or hemp, for CBD production. This new market has led to commercial genetic tests for early determination of hemp ...
Plants & Animals
Apr 27, 2020
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Through research in the blast zone of Mount St. Helens, Evergreen State College scientists have discovered that plants are influencing the ecosystem's recovery.
Earth Sciences
Jan 31, 2020
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Weeds are pesky in any situation. Now, imagine a weed so troublesome that it has mutated to resist multiple herbicides. Palmer amaranth, a member of the pigweed family, is spreading across states and growing in strength. ...
Other
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