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Helpful Yeast Battles Food-Contaminating Aflatoxin
Pistachios, almonds and
other popular tree nuts
might someday be routinely
sprayed with a yeast called
Pichia anomala to help
protect against aflatoxin
... > full story
Forests Are Growing Faster, Ecologists Discover; Climate Change Appears to Be Driving Accelerated Growth
Speed is not a word
typically associated with
trees; they can take
centuries to grow. However,
a new study finds evidence
... > full story
Almond Tree's Secret Weapon
Has the almond tree
developed a unique way of
drawing potential
pollinators? A group of
researchers in Israel
speculate that the toxin
called amygdalin that is
... > full story
Overseas Collections Play Important Role In Controlling Invasive Species
When melaleuca began
invading the Florida
Everglades and surrounding
areas, scientists knew of
one place to look for a
... > full story
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Europe Seeks Alternatives to Natural Latex from Asia
February 5, 2010 — Some natural latexes are the main ingredient in the extraction of natural rubber, an indispensable raw material for all kinds of industries and essential for the manufacture of surgical gloves, ... > full story -
Plantations Can Provide the Same Ecosystem Services as Natural Forests
February 2, 2010 — Not all plantations need to be the biological deserts that have come to characterize large-scale, industrial plantations. According to scientists, well-planned plantations can actually alleviate some ... > full story -
Tree Shrew Offers Small-Animal Model of Hepatitis C Virus Infection
January 25, 2010 — Researchers from Japan suggest that the tree shrew may be a practical small-animal model for studying the progression of human hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. This discovery would replace the need ... > full story -
Scientists Identify Ecuador's Yasuni National Park as One of Most Biodiverse Places on Earth
January 19, 2010 — A team of scientists has documented that Yasuni National Park, in the core of the Ecuadorian Amazon, shatters world records for a wide array of plant and animal groups, from amphibians to trees to ... > full story -
Punishment Important in Plant-Pollinator Relationship
January 18, 2010 — Figs and the wasps that pollinate them present one of biologists' favorite examples of a beneficial relationship between two different species. In exchange for the pollination service provided by the ... > full story -
New Insight on How Trees Have Evolved to Obtain Light and Photosynthesize at the Greatest Rate
January 14, 2010 — Although scientists understand core processes such as photosynthesis, they do not have a full understanding of issues such as how plants maximize their photosynthetic capacity. Mathematical models ... > full story -
Northern Forests Do Not Benefit from Lengthening Growing Season, Study Finds
January 13, 2010 — Forests in northern areas are stunted, verging on the edge of survival. It has been anticipated that climate change improves their growth conditions. A new study shows that due to their genetic ... > full story -
Can a Drop of Water Cause Sunburn or Fire? Leaves of Certain Plants Are Susceptible to Leaf Burn from Too Much Sun
January 11, 2010 — Why do gardeners say you shouldn't water your plants in the midday sun? Does it really lead to burnt plants or worse? A team of scientists found that water droplets on a smooth surface, such as maple ... > full story -
Well-Traveled Wasps Provide Hope For Vanishing Species
January 11, 2010 — 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 -
Spider Mite Predators Serve As Biological Control
December 28, 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
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