Experimental insights into genome reconstruction driven by horizontal transfer of supernumerary chromosomes in Magnaporthe oryzae
New Phytologist, EarlyView.
Ancient bird droppings reveal a hidden extinction crisis
An intriguing new study reveals that over 80% of parasites found in the ancient poo of New Zealand’s endangered kākāpō have vanished, even though the bird itself is still hanging on. Researchers discovered this dramatic parasite decline by analyzing droppings dating back 1,500 years, uncovering an unexpected wave of coextinctions that occurred long before recent conservation efforts began. These hidden losses suggest that as we fight to save charismatic species, we may be silently erasing whole communities of organisms that play crucial, yet misunderstood, ecological roles.
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Joy and relief as lotus flowers bloom again in Kashmiri lake after three decades
Wular Lake once supported 5,000 people who harvested the plant’s edible roots, until the lake silted up after floods. Now the lotuses are back
“We threw seeds into the lake hundreds of times, but nothing grew. It’s only now, after the silt was cleared, that we see the flowers again after nearly 33 years,” says Bashir Ahmad, a 65-year-old who fishes in Kashmir’s Wular Lake for his livelihood.
Wular was once among Asia’s largest freshwater lakes. It lies in the Kashmir valley, about 18 miles (30km) north-west of Srinagar, at the foot of the Pir Panjal and Himalayan mountain ranges. It was renowned for its high-quality lotus plants, and sustained the livelihoods of more than 5,000 people who harvested and sold nadru – the edible lotus stem cherished as a delicacy in Kashmiri households and which features in wazwan, the region’s traditional multi-course celebratory meals.
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Where to find resources?
I can watch hundreds of hours on YouTube about permaculture and it’s principals, but am looking for more local info. I keep hearing “reach out and find what works locally”. I barely use reddit and dont do social media. Where are people getting info on native plants to keep around instead of “invasives”. Just bought over an acre and a home. Previous owners did some great stuff and I want to make it better.
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How to get started ?
Hi !
My girlfriend birthday is coming up soon and as a present I started renting a small piece of land for us to go and enjoy. She wants to become a florist and always loved to take care of plants, but the best flat we had yet only had a tiny tiny balcony.
The aforementioned land is 110m² and has good sun exposure. It’s situated 30minutes out of Toulouse, France, on the shore of Ariege river. It is in a natural reserve and soil looks to be good (I have no idea if it really is).
What resources should we read/watch once the birthday is behind us to make the most out of our little ground. Ideally 1/2 to 2/3 of the land would be dedicated to growing eatables and the rest would be to relax away from the city, still surrounded with trees and all. How to know what species to well with others, what species are invasive or would not contribute to the reserve ecosystem ?
I hope this post and my question are clear, English is not my main language.
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New Committee Members Appointed to the Fred C. Gloeckner Foundation
Three new members have been named to the Fred C. Gloeckner Foundation Research Fund Committee, now joined with the American Floral Endowment.
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How AmericanHort Is Fighting for Floriculture on Capitol Hill
During AmericanHort’s State of the Industry Keynote presentation during Cultivate’25, Vice President of Advocacy and Government Affairs Matt Mika provided a regulatory and political update.
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Perennial Plant Association Honors Special Recognition Award Recipients
Three industry leaders were recognized at the Special Recognition Awards during the Perennial Plant Association’s 2025 National Symposium.
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Permaculture design course
I am looking for an in person PDC in Florida (East Coast would be preferable), The ideal scenario would be a retreat of some sort that includes the PDC but I haven’t had luck finding any so regular classes are fine too, thanks!
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