Nature constantly surprises us with ingenious adaptations that defy common sense. While most plants flee from fire or perish in its flames, some trees have evolved remarkable strategies not just to survive blazing infernos but to actively embrace them. These extraordinary plants have turned what should be their greatest threat into their most powerful ally ...
Wildfire is usually framed as the villain, but in the quiet aftermath of a burn, a stranger story unfolds: some plants have been waiting for the flames. Cones sealed by resin crack open, smoke chemicals whisper to buried seeds, and blackened ground becomes a nursery. The drama can feel upside down – destruction as midwife ...
A recent study has revealed that the evolutionary relatedness of trees within an ecosystem plays a crucial role in shaping biodiversity and ecological interactions. Researchers found that forests with closely related tree species exhibit distinct patterns in insect diversity, nutrient cycling, and resilience to environmental stressors. These findings provide new insights into how tree composition ...
Gargi Chakravorty
