The Citizen4d
Fighting back against invasive alien plants – bugweed trees threatening South Africa’s biodiversity
Invasive bugweed are spreading rapidly in Melville and the Koppies, threatening local biodiversity, however Wendy Carstens ...
Homes and Gardens on MSN10d
Never grow these 7 plants next to fennel if you want them to thrive – and discover what to plant instead
It's for this reason, there are a number of plants never to grow next to fennel. That said, it's well worth knowing how to ...
Health and Me on MSN14d
Eggplant May Have Anti-Cancer Benefits—But Watch Out For This Hidden Risk
Though most commonly recognized by its deep purple color, the eggplant comes in a variety of hues and shapes and is grown worldwide.
Phys.org26d
Solanum pan-genome for crucial crops paves the way for better breeding
This map illustrates the approximate central growing locations and agricultural uses of 22 indigenous crops included in the Solanum pan-genome. Credit: Lippman lab/CSHL These images highlight the ...
Nature26d
Genus-wide plant pangenome could inform next-generation crop design
A compilation of genomes from species in the genus Solanum could help scientists to blend the best aspects of productive staple crops and genetically diverse but under-studied indigenous crops.
EurekAlert!26d
CSHL and global collaborators map Solanum pan-genome
As part of a landmark study, African eggplant crops (inset) cultivated from a field in Mukono, Uganda (left) underwent trait analysis at Uplands Farm in Cold Spring Harbor, NY (right). About 75 pe ...