Venus flytraps are capable of detecting the movements of even the smallest insects. This mechanism protects the plant against starving from hyperactivity as a new study conducted by scientists from Würzburg and Cambridge reveals.
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How plants learned to save water
Plants that can manage with less water could make agriculture more sustainable. This is why a research team at the University of Würzburg is investigating how plants control their water balance.
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The Algae’s Third Eye
Scientists at the Universities of Würzburg and Bielefeld in Germany have discovered an unusual new light sensor in green algae. The sensor triggers a reaction that is similar to one in the human eye.
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News About a Plant Hormone
The plant hormone jasmonic acid also performs a function that was previously unknown. It ensures that the leaf pores close when leaves are injured. For the plant, this could be an emergency signal.
Pflanzen sind auf die Bestäubung durch Bienen angewiesen; Bienen benötigen Nektar und Pollen. Wie sich der Klimawandel auf diese gegenseitige Abhängigkeit auswirkt, haben Wissenschaftlerinnen der Uni Würzburg untersucht.
Venus flytraps are capable of detecting the movements of even the smallest insects. This mechanism protects the plant against starving from hyperactivity as a new study conducted by scientists from Würzburg and Cambridge reveals.
Manche Wiesen um das Biozentrum (und auch des restlichen Campus) werden nun seltener gemäht und die farbenfrohen Erfolge lassen sich aktuell sehr schön beobachten.
Bark beetles are currently responsible for killing an unprecedented number of trees in forests across Europe and North America. Researchers are therefore urging to step up research into bark beetles – also in view of climate change.
