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We know a lot about how roots grow but far less about why they stop, decline and die. In our recent @theplantcell.bsky.social review, Feng Qin connects the biology of root growth and root aging, highlighting opportunities to extend root function, enhance crop productivity, and increase soil carbon.

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Butterflies pollinate many lilies, whose flowers are “revolver flowers.” The b’fly must revolve around the flower, sipping nectar from each tepal. The lower margins of the tepals of L. catesbaei curl in to make a nectar tube. 📷: L. catesbaei Jay Horn CCBY4. #Pollination #Liliaceae #Botany 🌾🧪🌱

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Evaluating nitrogen uptake: Methods and applications for plant research A new #AppsPlantSci review by Pierce, @razda5.bsky.social, Huddell & @erinsparks.bsky.social bsapubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.... @danforthcenter.bsky.social #botany #plantscience #nitrogenfertilization #nanoSIMS

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It's gift-giving season! Why not give the gift of plant knowledge? Here are some excellent, accessible books to engage & excite. Fantastic offerings from @berondam.bsky.social (& a new one out in Jan) @jondrori.co.uk (& a new kids book) @razda5.bsky.social 💚 @ferrisjabr.bsky.social 👍 Novels too!

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