Scientists Reveal Discovery of How Some Butterflies Become Poisonous

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 02.09.2021 02:30 AM

Recently discovered were the Atala butterfly or Eumaeus Atala and five of its closest relatives in the 'genus Eumaeus like to exhibit to display their toxicity.'

Are Plants Conscious?

02.04.2021 23:55 PM

A new study suggests that plants may exhibit some form of sentience, where they purposefully observe their vicinity and react to external stimuli.

New Study Explains How Plants “See” Blue Light

01.05.2021 18:30 PM

Plants have been known to perceive and respond to light in a wide range of the electromagnetic spectrum. Now, a new study specifically notes how plants react to blue light.

Exploring Nonhost Resistance, or Why Pathogens Choose Which Plants to Harm

12.30.2020 13:00 PM

One of the longstanding puzzles in agricultural science is the supposed resistance of apples and cucumbers to the same pathogen that ravaged potatoes - and researchers might have found a way to turn nonhost resistance into an agricultural advantage.

COVID-19 Pandemic Renewed Interest in Gardening and the Outdoors

12.17.2020 07:00 AM

Some plant lovers are now engaged in community gardens where they work in timed shifts amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tobacco Plant-Based Flu Vaccine Passed Clinical Trials For the First Time

11.09.2020 21:00 PM

For the first time, scientists have developed a flu vaccine based on tobacco plant that is comparable to commercial vaccines.

Researchers Turn to AI to Protect Orchids and Other Threatened Species

09.29.2020 07:50 AM

Researchers are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) in speeding up conservation efforts for orchids and other species, automating the assessment process.

Stem Cell Division in Plants Guided by a "Cellular Compass"

09.18.2020 09:10 AM

A new study from Stanford University researchers reports the motion in the plant nucleus that might explain the stem cell division process.

Airborne Seeds Pose Potential Risk of Non-Native Plant Invasions

09.14.2020 08:30 AM

A recent study that involved vacuum-cleaning air intake grills of shipping containers at the Port of Savannah, Georgia, revealed the presence of stowaway seeds.

Chemical Used as Defense Against Pests, Used by Moths to Lay Eggs

09.11.2020 08:30 AM

Isothiocyanates, produced by cruciferous plants as a defense against pests, are also key in telling diamondback moths where to lay their eggs.

Researchers Find The Largest Protein Complex Behind Plant Respiration

08.26.2020 07:40 AM

A new study provides the atomic-level 3D structure of the proteins behind plant respiration - the release of energy from food intake.

5 Most Dangerous Plants in Existence

08.03.2020 12:20 PM

To remind us of the creatively scary ways nature instilled fear in humans, here are eight of the most dangerous plants in existence:

3 Plants to Grow That Could Withstand Climate Change in Your Backyard

07.16.2020 08:12 AM

Climate change can affect even plants in our backyard. How can we combat the this-worldly crisis, and how can specific choices in garden plants help? Click the link above to find out.

No Pollen? No Problem! Bees Puncture Plant Leaves to Accelerate Flower Production

05.23.2020 04:30 AM

When flowers have not yet bloomed due to climate crisis, bees found a genius way to accelerate its flower production for them to survive.

Plants’ Use of Hormone Can Help Fight Insect Attacks and Fungi

03.17.2020 06:59 AM

Salk Institute scientists indicated in a new research study published in Nature Plants journal, that the hormone is known as "jasmonic acid" is specifically vital for the defense response of plants against insects and fungi.

Did You Know? Plants Have The Ability To Talk Down A Nematode And Avoid Infestation

01.12.2020 20:04 PM

Plants were able to manipulate the substance excreted by nematodes to give signals to these roundworms that they are unavailable for the taking.

Genetically Modified Poplars, an Answer to the Isoprene Abundance in Plantations

01.09.2020 08:42 AM

Poplars are harvested for biomass production and pulp and paper and even timber. However, planting a lot of poplars ironically contribute to greenhouse gases.

Water Lily Genome, A Window to Angiosperm Evolution

01.07.2020 06:00 AM

To further understand how seed-bearing vascular plants came to be, scientists from Pennsylvania State University led an international team in conducting an experiment on the genome of the water lily.

Animal and Plants in the Ghetto: How Rare Species Organize Groups to Survive

12.24.2019 06:26 AM

According to the researchers, these organizations can be the reason behind the survival of rare species since it allows them to avoid the pressure of competing against abundant species.

A Group of Scientists Suggest that Plants Feel Pain

12.18.2019 08:10 AM

According to researchers from Tel Aviv University, plants can feel pain and they send out ultrasonic sounds when they experience environmental stress

Cytochrome b6f is the Key in Maximizing Photosynthesis for Greater Yield in Important Crops

11.15.2019 06:38 AM

Creating new models like this helps researchers see that the cytochrome b6f taps into the electrical currents around it to power up protons—much like plugging in a rechargeable battery.