Taken together, these results suggest that photodegradation is a dominant control of above-ground litter decomposition in this semi-arid ecosystem, and that UV-B radiation alone can account for ...

YOU have probably not made time to pass by Serena Hotel in Kampala for a business or a pleasure meeting last July or early August. It was really hot, but amidst the blazing sun was an ever green ...

New research from the United States showed agrivoltaic plants on grassland may not only maintain grass productivity but also increase forage quality. The scientists took their measurements at the ...

If we could bioengineer drought-resistant plants to survive in semi-arid conditions, what would that mean for drought-ridden regions? That is the question that drove scientists at the Department of ...

Discovery of new plant species, Portulaca bharat, in Aravali hills near Jaipur highlights India's hidden biodiversity.

Semi-arid plants such as agave have adapted to survive in areas with little rainfall by developing a specialized mode of photosynthesis called crassulacean acid metabolism, or CAM.

Gardening triumph in semi-arid Isinya Tuesday, June 04, 2024 - 7 min read ... Plants store water in their leaves, taking only what they need and releasing any excess.

Plants growing in arid and semi-arid habitats, such as desert, contain many unique components that enable them to adapt to extreme or stressful environments. Little is known about these plant ...

The distinctive landscape of Campo de Níjar is experiencing a natural revival thanks to the resurgence of prickly pear cacti, ...

Despite the recognizable impacts urbanization has on stream morphology and flow patterns, there are many challenges when it comes to accurately predicting and quantifying these impacts. This is ...