Researchers have long known that islands are hotspots for species diversity. But, until recently, there weren’t precise figures to quantify the diversity of plant life on islands. A study involving an ...

Understanding the Context

When you hear about the abundance of life on Earth, what do you picture? For many people, it’s animals – but awareness of plant diversity is growing rapidly. Our planet has nearly 300,000 species of ... Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology and the University of Kiel have provided experimental evidence showing that reducing plant species diversity alters plant chemical signals ...

Key Insights

Yahoo: Don’t just plant trees, plant forests to restore biodiversity for the future Don’t just plant trees, plant forests to restore biodiversity for the future A new study shows that increasing plant diversity in agriculture can be used to improve the carbon sequestration potential of agricultural soils. As the agricultural sector strives to reduce its ... A new study clearly shows that pollinators are vital for maintaining plant biodiversity and supporting healthy flowers. Florida Today: Nature favors diversity for growing plants. What works well for Brevard landscapes?

Final Thoughts

Overplanting of identical species in landscaping, like Queen palms, reduces biodiversity and increases vulnerability to diseases. Ganoderma butt rot, a lethal soil-borne fungus, poses a significant ... Nature favors diversity for growing plants. What works well for Brevard landscapes? The Conversation: The Black Death’s counterintuitive effect: as human numbers fell, so did plant diversity The Black Death’s counterintuitive effect: as human numbers fell, so did plant diversity MSN: Plant functional diversity varies greatly with seasonal cycles and wet-dry periods, satellite images reveal