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The long days of summer are stretching into winter, with LED street lights replacing the retreating sun. Read the blog post at https://botany.one/2023/01/strongstreetlamps-create-an-artificial-summer-for-urban-trees-strong/ Read the paper at https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.161200

Modeling differences in reproductive effort between iteroparous and semelparous reproductive strategies in Bromeliaceae You can read this post online at https://botany.one/2023/01/how-to-account-for-clonal-pup-mass/ You can read the original research at https://doi.org/10.1093/insilicoplants/diac019

Biologists have talked about bringing back extinct species like the dodo, but now botanists have drawn up a list of extinct plants that might be able to return to the wild. Read the blog post at: https://botany.one/2023/01/yew-only-live-twice/

Active carbon pools need to be included for accurate simulation of plant growth patterns under fluctuating environments. You can read this post online at https://botany.one/2022/12/why-is-active-carbon-storage-being-ignored-by-modelers/ You can read the original research at https://doi.org/10.1093/insilicoplants/diac020

Scientists have made a significant step towards building the world's first digital plant by developing a sophisticated computational model which has also solved one of the most enduring plant science mysteries—the role of the biological clock. You can read this post online at https://www.ed.ac.uk/biology/news-events/news-2022/jet-lagged-plants-pave-the-way-to-first-digital-pl   You can read t...

Parasitic plants draw life from their hosts, but now it seems that even after death, some plants have a baleful influence. You can read the blog post at https://botany.one/2022/10/vampire-plant-reduces-fungis-ability-to-decompose-leaf-litter/ You can read the original research at https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soilbio.2022.108837

Botanical gardens provide access to vital plants and water for butterflies in the southwest US. This will only become more important as the climate becomes warmer and drier. Read the blog post at https://botany.one/2022/10/botanical-gardens-act-as-artificial-oases-for-butterflies-in-arid-urban-areas/ Read the original research at https://doi.org/10.3390/insects13100865

Ladybugs, or Ladybirds, are popular insects with gardeners with a taste for pests like aphids, but it's not just prey that's important. Entomologists have examined plants to see what else a ladybug looks for in a home. You can read the blog post at https://botany.one/2022/10/how-can-you-encourage-ladybugs-to-your-garden/ You can read the original research at https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocontrol.20...

Botanists have found disturbance can increase pollination and seed set for an Arum on Mallorca. So why isn't that good news for the plant? You can read the blog post at https://botany.one/2022/10/better-sex-doesnt-lead-to-better-reproduction-for-a-balearic-arum/ You can read the original research at https://doi.org/10.1093/aob/mcac120

A study of Paspalum species native to South America shows that while clones can expand a plant's range, the method a parent uses to clone itself will impact how the population develops. Read the post at https://botany.one/2022/10/botanists-discover-not-all-clones-are-the-same-it-depends-on-how-you-make-them/ Read the original research at https://doi.org/10.1093/botlinnean/boac036

Integration of machine learning and crop modelling can optimize predictions of plant growth and yield. You can read this post online at https://botany.one/2022/09/improving-crop-modeling-using-machine-learning/   You can read the original research at https://doi.org/10.1093/insilicoplants/diac017

Ecologists find that while birds can scatter seeds, sometimes they take their treasures too far to aid a plant. Read the post at https://botany.one/2022/09/seed-distribution-by-birds-can-be-too-much-of-a-good-thing/ Read the original research https://doi.org/10.1186/s40462-022-00338-1

As temperatures rises, the life span of a crucial pollinator diminishes to the extent it may not be able to do its job. Read the blog post at https://botany.one/2022/09/warming-wasps-pollinate-poorly/ Read the original research at https://doi.org/10.1002/ece3.9311

Identification of traits affecting pollen performance You can read this post online at https://botany.one/2022/09/modelling-pollen-competition/ You can read the original research at https://doi.org/10.1093/insilicoplants/diac016

Introducing cageminer , an R/Bioconductor package to prioritize candidate genes by integrating GWAS and gene coexpression networks You can read this post online at https://botany.one/2022/09/new-open-source-software-for-identifying-candidate-genes/ You can read the original research at https://doi.org/10.1093/insilicoplants/diac018

Birches may have developed white bark to warn herbivores that they're not good to eat. You can read the post at https://botany.one/2022/09/when-birches-become-wasps/ You can read the original research at https://doi.org/10.1080/17550874.2022.2122754

In urban areas, gardens and parks can provide green oases among the concrete, and birds are adapted to fly in and settle in these areas. But not all green spaces are the same. You can read the post at https://botany.one/2022/09/native-plants-in-urban-settings-can-improve-bird-diversity/ You can read the original research at https://doi.org/10.1007/s42965-022-00269-3

The best method depends on your goal, need for accuracy, and computing allowance You can read this post online at https://botany.one/2022/09/simulating-redfar-red-ratio-in-your-model/ You can read the original research at https://doi.org/10.1093/insilicoplants/diac013

An examination of herbarium records has helped track the dynamics of plant invasions. You can read the blog post at https://botany.one/2022/09/new-modelling-reveals-opportunities-to-blunt-plant-invasions-before-they-reach-a-tipping-point/ You can read the original research at https://doi.org/10.1002/ppp3.10327

An assessment of deep generative networks in creating realistic 3D data You can read this post online at https://botany.one/2022/09/autonomous-construction-of-3d-leaves You can read the original research at https://doi.org/10.1093/insilicoplants/diac015

Scientists find that reducing fertilizer input to a field can help plants call for assistance when fighting off herbivores. Read the post at https://botany.one/2022/09/less-is-more-when-plants-call-for-aid/ Read the research at https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-18030-0

Surveying machine learning methods to improve detection of binding sites You can read this post online at https://botany.one/2022/09/machine-learning-used-to-identify-transcription-factor-dna-interactions   You can read the original research at https://doi.org/10.1093/insilicoplants/diac014 

Plants regularly have unprotected sex. How do they avoid unwanted infections? You can read the blog post at https://botany.one/2022/09/botanists-find-nectar-can-be-a-source-of-antimicrobial-compounds/ You can read the original research at https://doi.org/10.1016/j.plantsci.2022.111427

A top-quality pillow is essential for a good night's sleep, but what pillow do you need for the longest sleep? A study of pillows in Polish graves shows that Catholics and Protestants had different ideas. You can read the blog post at https://botany.one/2022/09/plant-remains-in-coffin-pillows-betray-burial-beliefs/ You can read the original article at https://doi.org/10.1007/s00334-022-00884-z

Predicting phenology can provide insight into better management. You can read this post online at https://botany.one/2022/08/modelling-perennial-grass-phenology You can read the original research at https://doi.org/10.1093/insilicoplants/diac012