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Category: Botany

Ethanol May Help Crops Survive Droughts
Botany Climate Change

Ethanol May Help Crops Survive Droughts

September 12, 2023September 12, 2023

Droughts can wreak havoc on food supply and crop production, but a new study shows that ethanol can help crops survive.

Genomics Takes On Crop Disease
Biology Botany Ecology Environment

Genomics Takes On Crop Disease

June 6, 2023December 23, 2024

Genomics opens the way for scientists to track where and which plants are affected most by rapidly spreading pathogens.

Bioenergy Sorghum: The Green Crop of the Future
Botany Climate Change Environment

Bioenergy Sorghum: The Green Crop of the Future

February 8, 2023February 14, 2023

Bioenergy sorghum hybrids can restore carbon levels in soil, improve soil fertility, provide biomass for biofuel production, and combat climate change.

Pollinators Attracted by Hidden Patterns in Petals
Botany Chemistry

Pollinators Attracted by Hidden Patterns in Petals

December 7, 2022December 6, 2022

To better attract pollinators, plants change the chemical and physical properties of their petals to produce alluring colors.

Hidden Helpers: Bacteria in Leaves
Biology Botany Sustainable Living

Hidden Helpers: Bacteria in Leaves

November 16, 2022May 28, 2024

New research shows that bacteria found inside plant leaves can transfer their nitrogen and might eliminate the need for nitrogen fertilizers.

Antioxidant Boost Found in Citrus Honey
Botany Ecology Health

Antioxidant Boost Found in Citrus Honey

November 10, 2022June 13, 2024

Antioxidant levels were tested in different types of honey to pinpoint natural health-boosting compounds that help counteract free radicals.

Girl Scouts: Citizen Scientists
Botany Climate Change Environment SciStarter Blog

Girl Scouts: Citizen Scientists

October 14, 2022February 17, 2025

The Girl Scouts have made trees a big part of their citizen science efforts. Read on for ways you can participate—scout or not!

Make Your Garden a Powerhouse for Pollinators
Biodiversity and Conservation Botany Ecology Zoology

Make Your Garden a Powerhouse for Pollinators

May 23, 2022May 23, 2022

Home gardens are by far the biggest source of food for pollinating insects, including bees and wasps, in cities and towns.

Genetics Behind Lavender’s Popular Scent
Botany

Genetics Behind Lavender’s Popular Scent

May 16, 2022December 23, 2024

The scent of lavender is loved by humans and insects alike, but what makes lavender scent so attractive? A group of scientists decided to find out.

Organic Gardening and Alternatives to Pesticides
Biodiversity and Conservation Botany Ecology

Organic Gardening and Alternatives to Pesticides

April 13, 2022April 13, 2022

Gardens inevitably attract insect pests. How can you use organic gardening techniques to protect your plants from pests and maintain a garden that is safe for pollinators and other animals?

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