Plant Science Research Weekly: Sept. 22, 2023
WWR Full PostReview: Rapid auxin signaling: Unknowns old and new
You might think you’ve read enough about auxin, but I recommend you take this opportunity to read one more article, this very interesting and enjoyable review by Fielder and Friml. Auxin has figured prominently in both the classical and molecular…
Putting conservation gardening on the map
Plant Science Research WeeklyWe’re living in a time of increasing awareness of environmental degradation, but this awareness is often not accompanied by opportunities for direct actions. Here, Munschek et al. describe conservation gardening (growing endangered native plants) as a strategy by which people can support local biodiversity.…
The impact of climate change on endangered plants and lichen
Plant Science Research WeeklyAs global CO2 emissions continue to rise, wildlife faces new challenges due to climate change. The biotic and environmental factors impacted by the rising temperature and sea level pose unprecedented threat to the plants and lichens listed on the Endangered Species Act (ESA). In this paper, the tolerance…