Genome unveils coffee’s prehistoric origins

Researchers have created what they say is the highest-quality reference genome to date of the world's most popular coffee species, Arabica.

U. Buffalo • futurity
April 17, 2024 ~11 min

‘Leaves of three’ isn’t true for all poison ivy

Researchers have discovered wide variability amongst poison ivy plants. "There was no clear poison ivy look. It was quite astonishing..."

Max Esterhuizen-Virginia Tech • futurity
April 2, 2024 ~6 min


Team fills in gap in how plants fight pathogen attacks

New research uncovers what causes an initial spike in immune system response when pathogens attack plants.

Morgan Sherburne-Michigan • futurity
Feb. 28, 2024 ~6 min

Plant protein discovery could pave way for new anti-cancer drugs

The discovery of never-before-seen biochemistry in plants could lead to uncovering new drugs to fight cancer, researchers say.

Kim North Shine-U. Michigan • futurity
Feb. 21, 2024 ~6 min

AI app detects poison ivy

A new app powered by artificial intelligence could one day help people spot poison ivy before it becomes a problem.

Lourdes Mederos-U. Florida • futurity
Jan. 26, 2024 ~4 min

Plant protein may be a key to healthier aging for women

"Consuming protein in midlife was linked to promoting good health in older adulthood. We also found that the source of protein matters.

Tufts University • futurity
Jan. 18, 2024 ~6 min

Pacific kelp forests are way older than we thought

Pacific kelp forests are more than twice as old as previously thought, according to new fossil research.

Robert Sanders-UC Berkeley • futurity
Jan. 17, 2024 ~8 min

Model predicts how far wind can carry seeds

The model analyzes the future survival of plants in a changing climate based on how far wind can carry a plant’s seeds.

Eric Stann-Missouri • futurity
Dec. 1, 2023 ~6 min


Why tiny ‘water balloons’ cover quinoa plants

A team has solved the mystery of the water balloon-like bladder cells that cover quinoa and other plants.

Maria Hornbek-Copenhagen • futurity
Nov. 28, 2023 ~9 min

How a favorite dinosaur food survived mass extinction

A few groups of palm-like plants that were a favored food of grazing dinosaurs still exist today. Now researchers have discovered how.

Karl Bates-Duke • futurity
Nov. 17, 2023 ~5 min

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