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A new model identifies the morphological features that determine stalk bending strength.

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You can read the original research at https://doi.org/10.1093/insilicoplants/diad010

Computational model may help unravel the complex processes of drought tolerance.

You can read this post online at https://botany.one/2023/09/introducing-the-new-cplantbox

You can read the original research at https://doi.org/10.1093/insilicoplants/diad009

A guide to combining ecophysiological and genomic models.

You can read the original research at https://doi.org/10.1093/insilicoplants/diad007⁠

Assessing the reliability of root water uptake simulations

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SIMPLACE offers a flexible and transparent approach to developing customized crop models

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You can read the original research at https://doi.org/10.1093/insilicoplants/diad006

You can read this post at https://botany.one/2023/04/introducing-carlos-andres-ordonez-parra-our-new-science-editor/

Bulbine frutescens keeps track of temperatures so it’s ready for passing pollinators.

You can read the blog post at https://botany.one/2023/04/south-african-succulents-predict-weather-to-maximise-pollination-success/

You can read the original research at https://besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/1365-2435.14282

Researchers have developed a new theoretical framework to understand how grapevine leaves adjust their structure and function under varying light conditions, revealing that thicker, less porous leaves with specific cell shapes are key to maximizing photosynthesis in high light environments.

You can read the story at https://botany.one/2023/04/how-do-grapevine-leaves-adapt-to-light-new-research-sheds-light-on-plant-anatomy/

You can read the original research at https://academic.oup.com/aobpla/article/15/2/plad001/7005251

“Didn’t expect that, did ya?!” Mason Heberling

You can read the story at https://botany.one/2023/03/citizen-science-boosts-models-of-rare-plant-distribution/

You can read the original research at https://esajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ecs2.4419

A new study suggests that increasing urban green spaces and street trees may unintentionally worsen inequality, as they can lead to neighbourhoods being infested by hipsters and property developers.

Story: https://botany.one/2023/03/improving-urban-green-spaces-can-increase-inequality/

Research: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/13549839.2023.2184784