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Stay updated with the latest developments and discoveries in the world of plants and horticulture with our News Articles category. Here, you’ll find timely updates on conservation efforts, botanical breakthroughs, gardening trends, and industry news. Whether it’s a new species discovery, tips for sustainable gardening, or global botanical initiatives, this section keeps you informed and connected to the ever-evolving plant world. Perfect for enthusiasts, researchers, and nature lovers looking to stay in the know.

Extreme weather is wiping out amphibians—Here’s where it’s worst

Extreme weather is wiping out amphibians—Here’s where it’s worst

Frogs, salamanders, and other amphibians are not just battling habitat loss and pollution they’re now also contending with increasingly brutal heat waves and droughts. A sweeping 40-year study shows a direct link between the rise in extreme weather events and the growing number of species landing on the endangered list. Europe, the Amazon, and Madagascar have become danger zones, with amphibians unable to adapt quickly enough. But there s hope scientists are calling for focused conservation efforts like habitat restoration and micro-refuges to help these vulnerable creatures survive.

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Scientists find immune molecule that supercharges plant growth

Scientists find immune molecule that supercharges plant growth

Scientists have discovered that a molecule known for defending animal immune systems called itaconate also plays a powerful role in plants. Researchers showed that itaconate not only exists in plant cells but actively stimulates growth, such as making corn seedlings grow taller. This surprising crossover between plant and animal biology may unlock new, natural ways to boost agriculture and even improve human health.

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Companion planting – plant spacing

Companion planting - plant spacing

Hello! This is my first time growing pole beans and daikon radish, as well as my first time companion planting. Beans and radishes are supposed to be good companions, but clear info on planting distance between these specific two is hard to find. Of course daikons are also very big radishes.

For now, the pole beans are not really taking off. It can be a number of reasons, but I was wondering if anyone here thinks the daikons are overcrowding the beans? They are now at approx 25 cm / 12 inch distance.

Thanks in advance!

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Only half my strawberry plants are flowering and producing

Only half my strawberry plants are flowering and producing

I bought a bunch of strawberry plants from a big box store and took the 1 gal pot with 3 plants and split it apart to make a row of strawberries. They are everbearing but 2 or 3 different varieties.

Only about half have any flowers or fruit on them. Anything I can do to get the other half to produce or just be patient?

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