A forest’s ability to regenerate after devastating wildfires, droughts or other disturbances depends largely on seed production.
Studies Find the Seeds of a Forest’s Renewal After Wildfire, Drought
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A Mission to Monitor Migrating Monarchs
Millions of monarch butterflies migrate each fall to a specific cluster of mountain peaks in central Mexico.
Sweet Spots in the Sea: Mountains of Sugar Under Seagrass Meadows
Seagrass beds are underwater oases. Now researchers have discovered vast amounts of sugars underneath seagrass meadows.
How One ‘Extreme’ Plant Could Help Stanford Biologists Engineer Climate-Resistant Crops
When faced with conditions that are too dry, salty, or cold, most plants try to conserve resources.
Changing Climate Impacts Biodiversity in Protected Areas Globally
Protected areas — such as nature reserves, national parks, and wilderness areas — are essential to conserving biodiversity.
Study Supports Stronger Conservation Efforts in Southeast Glacial Refugia Regions
During the last ice age, glaciers covered vast portions of North America.
