Scientists unlock one of the toughest biomaterials and find clues to pollen's expiration date
In a new study, scientists at Umeå University have found a way to break open the protective walls of pollen grains—one of the ...
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Arborists reveal when to prune a birch tree to keep it healthy and beautiful, plus when not to trim
Why and when to prune a birch tree: what the arborists say. Birch are desirable trees that bring texture and seasonal ...
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Trees budding, pollen in moderate range across metro
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A century of extra carbon dioxide boosts photosynthesis in tropical trees
The concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere is rising rapidly, with numerous negative consequences for the climate. However, ...
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Why don’t trees rot in the ground, while wooden structures do?
Not having immune systems, trees have evolved ways to beat infections by means of chemical and mechanical barriers Living trees can become infected by bacteria, fungi or viruses due to physical ...
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Research reveals function of red stigmas in wind-pollinated flowers
“The red color protects some of the most exposed parts of the tree’s reproductive system,” Renner said. “This includes stigma papillae, style transmission cells and the pollen tube ...
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River Birch
Walking along the banks of a river, through a young forest, or along a city street, there is a tree that stands out from the rest. At first glance it might appear to be just another paper birch, but ...
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Cedar fever has arrived in North Texas. Here’s what to know
“In certain conditions, you can even see the pollen blowing off trees,” Robert Edmonson, a biologist and certified arborist with Texas A&M Forest Service, told Texas A&M Today. Cedar fever is ...