Month: April 2024
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Evolution of Plant Cuttings
The author revisits his 2010 article on the carnivorous plant Nepenthes attenboroughii. Recognising that his communication style – and the purpose of a Plant Cutting item – has changed since that time, he presents a revised 2024 version of the news item (suitably updated for post-2010 information). Insights into Mr…
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Iconic Mediterranean plants
Andrew Griebeler’s “Botanical icons” thoroughly examines the role of illustrations in botanical-medical texts from ancient to medieval times. It challenges prevailing views of premodern botanical art as stagnant, emphasizing the critical nature of manuscript copying. The book’s well-sourced content and excellent writing make it a valuable academic resource, providing insight…
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Exploitation potential of plant products…
This post delves into the chemical capabilities of plants and humans’ innovation in utilizing plant compounds. It highlights the discovery of a new insecticidal protein from ferns with potential for crop protection. Additionally, it explores the creation of sustainable polymers from cellulose, offering an alternative to conventional plastics. These advancements…
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Tree planting, a hot topic…
This post discusses the significance of trees to humans, and highlights how trees provide not only physical resources but also essential ecosystem services. While tree-planting is a popular solution to mitigate climate change, it can have unintended consequences related to global warming. Addressing these issues will require thoughtful and evidence-backed…
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