News articles tagged with 'plants'
New 'biofactories' produce rare healing substances in the endangered Devil's claw plant
— 17 Aug 2009 12:22 | ChemistryDeep in Africa's Kalahari Desert lies the 'Devil's claw,' a plant that may hold the key to effective treatments for arthritis, tendonitis and other illnesses that affect millions each... — full story
Restoring a natural root signal helps to fight a major corn pest
— 4 Aug 2009 10:48 | EnvironmentA longstanding and fruitful collaboration between researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology and the University of Neuchatel in Switzerland, together with contributions... — full story
Model predicts evolution of Mediterranean landscape following fires
— 30 Jul 2009 15:49 | EnvironmentAn international research team has developed a mathematical and cartographical model that make it possible to view how Mediterranean landscapes evolve in the aftermath of forest fires.... — full story
High construction cost for cycads
— 23 Jul 2009 15:58 | BiologyThomas Marler recently published the results of his research that reveal some of the attributes of the long-lived leaves of Guam's Cycas micronesica plants. 'These leaves are relatively... — full story
Stop and smell the flowers - the scent really can soothe stress
— 22 Jul 2009 16:02 | ChemistryFeeling stressed? Then try savouring the scent of lemon, mango, lavender, or other fragrant plants. Scientists in Japan are reporting the first scientific evidence that inhaling certain... — full story
Woodlands suffer large-scale biodiversity loss
— 22 Jul 2009 11:09 | EnvironmentResearch published today (22 July 2009) shows that 21st century British woodlands are less distinctive than those of the early 20th century due to environmental change. Native woodland... — full story
Glimmer of hope in fight against iron deficiency
— 21 Jul 2009 12:30 | HealthAccording to the World Health Organisation, approximately two billion people suffer from iron deficiency. They tire easily, experience problems in metabolising harmful substances in... — full story
Iowa State University researchers develop process for 'surgical' genetic changes
— 20 Jul 2009 16:07 | BiologyResearch led by scientists at Iowa State University's Plant Sciences Institute has resulted in a process that will make genetic changes in plant genes much more efficient, practical... — full story
Smaller plants punch above their weight in the forest
— 15 Jul 2009 01:37 | BiologyNew findings from Queen's University biologists show that in the plant world, bigger isn't necessarily better... — full story
Climate change may spell demise of key salt marsh constituent
— 13 Jul 2009 15:29 | EnvironmentGlobal warming may exact a toll on salt marshes in New England, but new research shows that one key constituent of marshes may be especially endangered... — full story