The following adaptations allow plants to survive in the conditions of the rainforest. Drip tips close drip tipPlants with pointy tips. This allows water to run off the leaves quickly without ...

The ability to tolerate toxic substances can help animals find new food sources and thrive in certain ecological niches. Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology in Jena have now ...

In a new study, published in Nature Communications, researchers used the legume model plant Lotus japonicus ... insight into the mechanisms of plant adaptation to the environment.

This model predicts that plants invest more in ... "By advancing our understanding of plant adaptation to microhabitat variability, this study offers valuable insights into the complex interplay ...

Phytochemical diversity plays a critical role in determining plant adaptation and fitness, as well as ecosystem functions and ...

The following adaptations allow plants to survive in the conditions of the rainforest. Lianas - these are woody vines that have roots in the ground but climb up the trees to reach the sunlight.