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This article examines how high temperatures affect the water regulation behavior of Pinus radiata (radiata pine). While this species has tra

Carnegie Mellon physicists confirm mechanics of cell membrane shape changes

Carnegie Mellon University physicists, led by rising senior Lucy Knox, have used a combination of experiments and mathematical modeling to c

How the strengthening El Niño threatens global rice production and food security

The article examines how the strengthening El Niño weather pattern in the tropical Pacific could severely disrupt global rice production. El

University of Calgary study finds drought-stressed plants reduce iron uptake, raising food security concerns

New research from the University of Calgary, published in the journal Cell, reveals that plants such as canola, tomatoes, and rice actively

Understanding Why Cool-Climate Plants Fail in Hot Regions: The Critical Role of Nighttime Temperatures

The article explores why cool-climate plants cannot thrive in hot climates, specifically focusing on the author's experience moving from the

6 of the best drought-tolerant plants for pots that thrive in a heatwave