Scientists have been pondering if the microbiome of plants is due to nature or nurture. Research showed that oak acorns contain a large diversity of microbes, and that oak seedlings inherit their microbiome from these acorns. The microorganisms found on the seed are...
Living near a leafy green area cuts your risk of a stroke, found scientists studying 3.5 million people in a major city in Spain.Source: Living Near a Leafy Green Park Cuts the Risk of a Stroke for 3.5 Million People | Good News Network
Fall’s dazzling colors have transformed woods and forests around the South Shore. Here‘s a guide to where you can best peep the fall foliage.Source: Looking to leaf peep? Here are the best spots on the South Shore | The Patriot Ledger
Terrestrial laser scanning data show that trees move their branches in a diurnal pattern, settling down for the night — as if falling asleep. So far, however, researchers have been uncertain as to why this happens.Source: Water makes tree branches droop at night...
A group of fall-foliage devotees are providing a different view of “forest fashion week,” as some states to the north enter peak season.Source: Watch: Drone operators capture stunning scenes of New England fall foliage from above – The Boston Globe
In Rain Bird’s “Tree Stories” series, Elliott Bambrough travels the country in search of trees with unique histories and science.Source: Docuseries Celebrates Iconic Trees, Promotes Tree Health | Turf Magazine
The colorful eucalyptus trees are considered one of the most beautiful trees in the world.Source: These eucalyptus trees are covered in the most magical rainbow bark | USA Today
An invasive plant is defined as a plant that is not native to a particular ecosystem, whose introduction does or is likely to cause economic or environmental harm.Source: QUIZ: Test Your Knowledge of Invasive Species | Turf Magazine
Autumn is the time of year when leaves change color, and the autumnal equinox signals that days are getting shorter.Source: Autumn: The cooling-off season | Live Science
