New research finds tropical forest disturbance goes beyond species loss and includes a shift towards smaller seeds and an increase in the proportion of trees di...
In a two-year experiment in Ireland and Switzerland, researchers found a positive relationship between plant diversity and yield stability in intensely managed ...
Research highlights potential of breeding new blackcurrant varieties
Warmer winters may not provide sufficient chilling for blackcurrants in the UK, delaying...
Analysing nearly four decades of archive footage from the Tour of Flanders, researchers from Ghent University have been able to detect climate change impacts on...
Mallards are among the most abundant and widespread duck species in the world, yet little attention has been paid to date to their role in spreading plant seeds...
The debate surrounding this unassuming shrub seems a particularly divided subject amongst the general public, gardeners and conservation bodies alike. Does ivy ...
We associate many plant and animal species with the festive period. But, have you ever stopped to wonder why we eat turkey, decorate Christmas trees or buy a pl...
This time of year would not appear to be the most conducive for any botanising, given the cold weather and fact that flowers have all died back and plants are n...
1. Ruby-tailed Wasp
This dazzling gem of an insect conjures up the image of an exotic species, perhaps living in the depths of some tropical forest far away fr...