White clover’s toxic tricks traced to its hybridization
The common weed known as white clover releases toxic cyanide when its leaf tissues are damaged. This chemical defense, a response called cyanogenesis, helps...
Invasive plants are still for sale as garden ornamentals, research shows
Ecologists show that 1,330 nurseries, garden centers and online retailers are still offering hundreds of invasive plant species as ornamental garden plants. This includes...
Cultural biases impact native fish, too
From art to religion to land use, much of what is deemed valuable in the United States was shaped centuries ago by the white...
Plant root-associated bacteria preferentially colonize their native host-plant roots
Researchers have discovered that bacteria from the plant microbiota are adapted to their host species. They show how root-associated bacteria have a competitive advantage...
Juicy past of favorite Okinawan fruit revealed
A genetic analysis of fruit in the mandarin family has unraveled a complex journey from the mountainous region of southern China to the markets...
Scientists identify five new plant species in Bolivia
Scientists have identified five new plant species in the Bolivian Andes. The species are all part of the genus Jacquemontia, which are twining or...
Targeted removals and enhanced monitoring can help manage lionfish in the Mediterranean
New research represents one of the first studies to examine the effectiveness of targeted lionfish removals from both an ecological and a socio-economic perspective.
Stopping illegal trade of Australian lizards
Australian reptiles face serious conservation threats from illegal poaching fueled by international demand and the exotic pet trade.
Crystal clear: Lepidopterans have many ways of being transparent
Breakthrough article reveals multiple mechanisms for wing transparency in butterflies and moths; shows that wing transparency has evolved multiple times in lepidopterans.
To understand ecology, follow the connections
New research argues that it's not enough for ecological modelling to focus on the landscape. If we want the best-possible ecological management, we should...
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