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zmescience.comscience9 hrs ago
Chickpeas Sprout in Simulated Lunar Soil Mixed with Compost and Fungus but Yield Fewer Seeds
Jessica Atkin showed chickpeas germinate faster in treated lunar regolith than in Earth soil. She received a NASA grant to continue the work. The experiments used simulated regolith replicating Artemis landing sites.
thehindubusinessline.comscience7 days ago
Venus Flytrap Trap Closure Driven by Rapid Cell Wall Softening
Researchers identified the mechanism behind Venus flytrap closure as a one-second softening of cell walls in the outer epidermis. The finding resolves a question that remained open since Darwin's observations. Science magazine reported the results in a new study.
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theconversation.comworld48 days ago
One Fifth of Flowering Plants' Evolutionary History at Risk of Extinction
More than 20 percent of the evolutionary history of the world's flowering plants is at risk of extinction, according to a study by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and the Zoological Society of London. The research examined the distribution of evolutionary branches across plant spe…
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Book by David George Haskell Examines Ecological Role of Flowers
A new book by biologist David George Haskell argues that flowers play significant roles in ecosystems beyond decoration. The work highlights their contributions to pollination, food production, and environmental health. New Scientist reviewer Michael Marshall finds the arguments…
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