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Ancient High-Altitude Trees Grow Faster as Temperatures Rise
Increasing temperatures at
high altitudes are fueling
the post-1950 growth spurt
seen in bristlecone pines,
the world's oldest trees,
according to new research.
... > full story
Ants Are Friendly To Some Trees, But Not Others
Tree-dwelling ants generally
live in harmony with their
arboreal hosts. But new
research suggests that when
they run out of space in
their trees of choice, the
... > full story
Inconspicuous Leaf Beetles Reveal Environment's Role In Formation Of New Species
Unnoticed by the nearby
residents of St. Johnsbury,
Vt., tiny leaf beetles that
flit among the maple and
willow trees in the area
... > full story
Pecan Trees Benefit From Thinning Technique
Pecan trees have a tendency
to bear fruit in cycles,
producing a large crop in
one or two years, followed
by little or no crop. This
cycle is the most
... > full story
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The Evolution of Bat Migration
November 18, 2009 — Not just birds, but also a few species of bats face a long journey every year. Researchers have studied the migratory behavior of the largest extant family of bats, the so-called ... > full story -
Potential Ecological Costs and Co-Benefits of REDD (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation)
November 16, 2009 — A new paper examines the potential of a REDD (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation) mechanism to provoke ecological damage and/or promote ecological cobenefits. Such analysis ... > full story -
Well-Traveled Wasps Provide Hope For Vanishing Species
November 9, 2009 — They may only be 1.5mm in size, but the tiny wasps that pollinate fig trees can travel over 160km in less than 48 hours, according to new research. The fig wasps are transporting pollen ten times ... > full story -
Paleoecologists Offer New Insight Into How Climate Change Will Affect Organisms
November 5, 2009 — New research examines some of the potential problems with current prediction methods and calls for the use of a range of approaches when predicting the impact of climate change on organisms. The ... > full story -
Sun Or Shade: Pecan Leaves' Photosynthetic Light Response Evaluated
November 3, 2009 — Pecan, the most valuable nut tree native to North America. Effective management of the tree canopy is of vital interest to pecan growers, who commonly use pruning techniques to increase ... > full story -
Spider Mite Predators Serve As Biological Control
November 2, 2009 — The control of spider mites, which damage tree leaves, reduce fruit quality and cost growers millions of dollars in the use of pesticide and oil spraying, is being biologically controlled in ... > full story -
Study Of Alternate Bearing Presents Recommendations For Citrus Growers
November 2, 2009 — Alternate bearing (biennial or uneven bearing) is the tendency of fruit trees to produce a heavy crop one year followed by a light crop or no crop the following "off-crop" year. Using "Pixie" ... > full story -
Global Warming Cycles Threaten Endangered Primate Species
October 29, 2009 — One of the first-ever analyses of the effects of global warming on endangered primates has examined how El Niño warming has affected the abundance of four highly threatened New World monkeys. ... > full story -
Trees Facilitate Wildfires As A Way To Protect Their Habitat
October 29, 2009 — Fire is often thought of something that trees should be protected from, but a new study suggests that some trees may themselves contribute to the likelihood of wildfires in order to promote their own ... > full story -
Herbal Tonic For Radiotherapy? Gingko Biloba Tree May Protect Cells From Radiation Damage
October 26, 2009 — Antioxidant extracts of the leaves of the Gingko biloba tree may protect cells from radiation damage, according to a new study. The discovery may one day be used to help reduce side effects in cancer ... > full story
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