Evolution in action: New Plant species in the Swiss Alps
A new plant species named Cardamine insueta appeared in the region of Urnerboden in the Swiss alps, after the land has changed from forest...
Can organic plant protection products damage crops?
Some organic pesticides contain live spores of the fungus Trichoderma to suppress other pathogens. Researchers found one Trichoderma species can cause severe rot in...
Aquatic hitchhikers: Using mobile technology to predict invasive species transmission
A new study uses passive data from a fishing technology company to model the movement of anglers and predict where aquatic invasive species may...
Virus turns deadly fungus from foe to friend in plants
Researchers have discovered that a fungal virus (also called a mycovirus) can convert deadly fungal pathogens into beneficial fungus in rapeseed plants. Once transformed,...
Achieving clean air for all is possible, experts say
A new study however shows that it is possible to achieve clean air worldwide with fundamental transformations of today's practices in many sectors, supported...
Impact of climate change on rainforest elephants
Experts have looked into the impact of climate change on Central Africa's rainforests and the threat posed to elephant populations in the region.
Unusual climate conditions influenced WWI mortality and subsequent influenza pandemic
Scientists have spotted a once-in-a-century climate anomaly during World War I that likely increased mortality during the war and the influenza pandemic in the...
Researchers find new way to protect plants from fungal infection
Widespread fungal disease in plants can be controlled with a commercially available chemical that has been primarily used in medicine until now. In a...
Plant nutrient delivery breakthrough
The collaboration revealed that the symbiotic relationship between plants and fungi provides nitrates to plants, which could lead to reduced fertilizer use.
Reforestation can only partially restore tropical soils
Tropical forest soils play a crucial role in providing vital ecosystem functions. They provide nutrients for plants, store carbon and regulate greenhouse gases, as...
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