tree phylogenetic diversity, and canopy cover. Our study indicates that the composition of higher trophic levels and corresponding interaction networks are determined by plant diversity and canopy ...

Especially, we lack a comprehensive understanding of the ways that biotic factors, including plant diversity ... large-scale subtropical tree biodiversity experiment. We tested for effects of tree ...

An international team of experts has resolved long-standing questions about the evolutionary history of mollusks, one of the ...

On Feb. 25, the World Agroforestry Center (CIFOR-ICRAF) deposited seeds representing tree species of special value to ...

The reason why so many tree species can coexist in species-rich forests has long been a subject of debate in ecology. This ...

A recent study details the genome of the highly prized white oak. The white oak (Quercus alba) is a keystone species in ...

Discover the best care tips, placement ideas, and benefits of the snake plant (mother-in-law's tongue) to enhance your home’s ...

Plant genetics deals with heredity in plants, specifically mechanisms of hereditary transmission and variation of inherited characteristics. Plant genetics differs from animal genetics in a number ...

Injury-induced regeneration allows plants to restore lost or damaged cells, tissues and organs and thus to survive severe injuries. A recent study shows that the microRNA396–GROWTH REGULATING ...

Feb. 27, 2025 — Researchers examined dozens of bird species in museum collections looking for differences in the feathers and bodies between birds that can fly and birds that can't. They found ...

Feb. 26, 2025 — It's not what you do, it's how readily you do it. Rapid evolutionary change might have more to do with how easily a key innovation can be gained or lost rather than with the ...

Coniferous forests consist mostly of conifers, which are trees that grow needles instead of leaves and cones instead of flowers. Conifers tend to be evergreen—they bear needles all year long. These ...