A study published in the journal Nature Plants has unveiled new perspectives on the evolution of flowering plants.

Plant evolution is the subset of evolutionary phenomena that concern plants. The study of plant evolution includes the study of genetic change and the variations that result in speciation.

Plant reproduction is a cornerstone of our food system and ecological balance; however, it is a complex process. Plants have ...

An analysis of hundreds of bromalites – fossilised faeces and vomit – shows how changes in diet enabled dinosaurs to take ...

Our understanding of human ancestry has changed dramatically since the discovery of Lucy the ancient hominin 50 years ago.

Migratory species like the monarch butterfly present unique conservation challenges. Their populations face myriad threats across different geographic areas, often far removed from each other. As ...

The study focused on Amborella trichopoda, a fascinating species that helps illuminate the early evolution of flowering plants. Led by researchers from the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology ...

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One of the earliest examples of a winged seed has been found in a mine in the Anhui Province of China. A team of scientists ...