Growing seed bank is 'Noah's Ark' for Southern California desert plants
Corina Godoy has an admittedly unorthodox dream.
Plants & Animals
Jun 23, 2023
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News tagged with plant seeds
The Noah's Ark for plants beneath the English countryside
Inside bomb-proof frozen vaults underneath the English countryside hides a treasure trove of 40,000 species of wild plant seeds from around the world, many of which are in danger of disappearing.
Ecology
May 19, 2023
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In Southern California, everything is blooming everywhere all at once
There is always something growing inside the gated courtyard of the L.A. Catholic Worker Hospitality Kitchen, the Skid Row food distribution center better known as the "Hippie Kitchen."
Plants & Animals
May 12, 2023
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Researchers: Drone seeding and E-seeds sound exciting, but ecosystem restoration needs practical solutions
A drone drops a small wooden projectile with three spiral tails and a seed mounted on the tip. It gently lands on the bare ground and sits there, exposed to the elements, until it rains. Then, the moisture penetrates the ...
Ecology
May 1, 2023
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Prehistoric scat reveals 'waves' of extinction in Colombia
Fungal spores found in dung have revealed that large animals went extinct in two "waves" in the Colombian Andes.
Ecology
Apr 26, 2023
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Gene that confers seed tolerance to salinity identified
Seeds only germinate when a series of internal and environmental needs are met. Otherwise, they get stuck in a state of dormancy. Researchers from the Instituto Gulbenkian de Ciência (IGC) led by Paula Duque just revealed ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Apr 26, 2023
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Plant domestication: Early crop plants were more easily 'tamed'
The story of how ancient wolves came to claim a place near the campfire as humanity's best friend is a familiar tale (even if scientists are still working out some of the specifics). In order to be domesticated, a wild animal ...
Paleontology & Fossils
Apr 10, 2023
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Cassowaries still crucial to seed dispersal, study shows
Cassowaries continue to be one of nature's most critical gardeners, with a new study into seed dispersal through their scats reaffirming their role in the ecological function of pockets of remnant rainforests.
Plants & Animals
Apr 4, 2023
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Study measures early detection of aging in seeds
Aging is a part of life, and plants are no exception. The life cycle of a plant is felt in gene banks that store plant materials, such as seeds. Plant materials in gene banks may be accessed by farmers, researchers, conservationists, ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Apr 3, 2023
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Researchers: A shortage of native seeds is slowing land restoration across the US
Spring is planting time for home gardeners, landscapers and public works agencies across the U.S. And there's rising demand for native plants—species that are genetically adapted to the specific regions where they are used.
Plants & Animals
Mar 28, 2023
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