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Genetic Variation Controls Predation: Benefits of Being a Mosaic
February 19, 2013 — A genetically mosaic Eucalyptus tree is able to control which leaves are saved from predation because of alterations in its genes, finds a new study. Between two leaves of the same tree there can be ... > full story -
Phosphorus Starvation Linked to Symptoms of Citrus Disease Huanglongbing in New Study
February 19, 2013 — The citrus disease Huanglongbing is the most destructive disease threatening the citrus industry worldwide. Powerful diagnostic tools and management strategies are desired to control it. A new study ... > full story -
Tree-Ring Data Show History, Pattern to Droughts
February 17, 2013 — Researchers used more than 1,400 climate-sensitive tree-ring chronologies from multiple tree species across North America to reconstruct the Palmer drought severity index (PDSI), a widely used soil ... > full story -
Wetland Trees a Significant Overlooked Source of Methane
February 13, 2013 — Wetland trees are a significant overlooked source of the potent greenhouse gas methane, according to a new study. The study may help to resolve an ongoing controversy about the origins of methane in ... > full story -
Southwest Regional Warming Likely Cause of Pinyon Pine Cone Decline
February 12, 2013 — Creeping climate change in the Southwest appears to be having a negative effect on pinyon pine reproduction, a finding with implications for wildlife species sharing the same woodland ecosystems, ... > full story -
Tree Die-Off Triggered by Hotter Temperatures
February 11, 2013 — Scientists have determined that the recent widespread die-off of Colorado trembling aspen trees is a direct result of decreased precipitation exacerbated by high summer temperatures. The die-off, ... > full story -
Most Comprehensive Tree of Life Shows Placental Mammal Diversity Exploded After Age of Dinosaurs
February 7, 2013 — Scientists have generated the most comprehensive tree of life to date on placental mammals, which are those bearing live young, including bats, rodents, whales and ... > full storyMore: -
Genome of Chinese Tree Shrew Provides New Insights Into Facilitating Biomedical Research
February 7, 2013 — The genome of the Chinese tree shrew provides new insights into facilitating further biomedical ... > full story -
Disease Spread in Ladybugs With Sexually Transmitted Disease
February 7, 2013 — A new study into the spread of sexually transmitted infection in ladybugs has shown that disease risk to large populations cannot be predicted without a full understanding of the disease dynamics at ... > full story -
Tapping Into the Rubber Plant Genome
February 6, 2013 — Scientists have sequenced the draft genome sequence of the rubber tree Hevea brasiliensis, the major commercial source of natural ... > full story
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