Machine learning detects importance of land stewardship in conservation policy
At the southern tip of the Himalayas, farmers in the Kangra region of India’s Himachal Pradesh graze cattle among rolling hills and forests. The forests, under management by the state or farmer cooperatives, are thriving. But a new University of Illinois study shows, unlike state-managed forests, farmer cooperatives directly benefit both forest health and farmers. […]
Clever eucalypts remember heatwaves
A species of Australian eucalypt can not only remember heatwaves but help its offspring cope with extreme temperatures. Eucalypts are some of the cleverest Australians around. Some have developed thick, tough bark to protect against fire, while their leaves typically hang vertically to avoid the harsh sun. Now it seems, like us, they remember extreme […]
The plastid and mitochondrial genomes of Eucalyptus grandis
Desre Pinard, Alexander A. Myburg and Eshchar Mizrachi Background Land plant organellar genomes have significant impact on metabolism and adaptation, and as such, accurate assembly and annotation of plant organellar genomes is an important tool in understanding the evolutionary history and interactions between these genomes. Intracellular DNA transfer is ongoing between the nuclear and organellar genomes, and can lead to […]
Giving Consumers a Behind-the-Scenes Look at Sustainable Forestry
Giving Consumers a Behind-the-Scenes Look at Sustainable Forestry From housing and furniture to tissues and office paper, we all use forest products every day. And we all share a personal responsibility to protect our forests for the generations to come. Because trees provide the air we breathe, clean water to drink and resources we need to live, as well as playing an important role in combatting climate […]
