seedlings
Coverage of seedlings in the Nexus archive.
- Seedling data shows Michigan forests under pressure from climate change, deer, disease
Michigan forests are experiencing pressure from climate change, deer, and disease. Researchers from Michigan State University track seedlings using markers placed around their base.
- CSU researchers work to restore Colorado forests years after the Cameron Peak Fire
Colorado State University researchers are studying forest restoration after the Cameron Peak Fire, the largest wildfire in Colorado's history, which burned over 200,000 acres in 2020. The team is analyzing seedling survival challenges, particularly at lower elevations, and testing treatments like nitrogen supplements and hydrogel to improve reforestation success. Their work aims to guide land managers in prioritizing areas for replanting while preserving naturally regenerating regions.
- Matcha is under threat from climate change – can genomics save it?
Climate change is impacting the yield and flavor of matcha, a traditional Japanese tea. Researchers are exploring the genetic heat tolerance of matcha seedlings as a potential solution to protect the crop.
- Scientists just found what keeps plant cells from growing out of control
Scientists discovered that the protein PEX11 regulates peroxisome division and size in plant cells during early growth. Altering key genes caused abnormally large peroxisomes, but introducing a yeast version of PEX11 restored balance, revealing a conserved mechanism across species.