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Urban Trees vs Drought: Who Wins

  Urban forests play a key role in mitigating climate change impacts and enhancing urban ecosystem services. However, urban trees are increasingly threatened by extreme drought events, especially under unfavorable growing conditions. Botany Scientist Awards Visit our website : botanyscientist.com Nominate Now: https://botanyscientist.com/award-nomination/?ecategory=Awards&rcategory=Awardee Contact us : support@botanyscientist.com Get connect here: ================================= Youtube : https://lnkd.in/gQamzrQX Instagram : instagram.com/lunairis514 Pinterest : in.pinterest.com/researchscientists/ Blogger : botonybuzz.blogspot.com/ Twitter : x.com/iris683655 Facebook : facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573695118310 Tumblr : https://www.tumblr.com/blog/botanyscientist #Sciencefather #researchawards #professor #researchers #greenscience #shorts #scientist #botany #botanyprofessor #plantecology #plantconservation #ecobotany #saveplantsavetheplanet #plantanatomy ...

Telangana Freezes! Cold Wave Hits Below 10°C 🌬️❄️

  Telangana continued to experience cold-wave conditions on November 14, with minimum temperatures falling below 10°C in 10 locations across the State. Data from the Telangana Development Planning Society (TGDPS) recorded significant dips between the morning of November 13 and 14. Botany Scientist Awards Visit our website : botanyscientist.com Nominate Now: https://botanyscientist.com/award-nomination/?ecategory=Awards&rcategory=Awardee Contact us : support@botanyscientist.com Get connect here: ================================= Youtube : https://lnkd.in/gQamzrQX Instagram : instagram.com/lunairis514 Pinterest : in.pinterest.com/researchscientists/ Blogger : botonybuzz.blogspot.com/ Twitter : x.com/iris683655 Facebook : facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573695118310 Tumblr : https://www.tumblr.com/blog/botanyscientist #Sciencefather #researchawards #professor #researchers #greenscience #shorts #scientist #botany #botanyprofessor #plantecology #plantconservation #ec...

Paolo Boccone: Botany’s Visual Revolution in 60 Seconds!

  Discover the fascinating legacy of Paolo Boccone, a pioneering botanist from the 1670s whose groundbreaking work transformed plant science. Dive into his innovative methods for showcasing plants, including the renowned Leiden herbarium, the unique Paris autoprints, and his influential Icones illustrations. Learn how Boccone’s creative approaches not only advanced botanical studies in his time but also paved the way for modern plant photography and documentation. Whether you’re passionate about botany, history, or photography, this video explores how Boccone’s vision continues to inspire science today. Enjoy the journey through botanical history and don’t forget to like and share if you found this story inspiring! Botany Scientist Awards Visit our website : botanyscientist.com Nominate Now: https://botanyscientist.com/award-nomination/?ecategory=Awards&rcategory=Awardee Contact us : support@botanyscientist.com Get connect here: ================================= Youtube : ...

Colorful Cotton: The Future of Fashion!

  Photothermal materials have been extensively researched and utilized owing to their exceptional energy conversion capabilities. However, developing dual-functional materials with both vivid coloration and efficient photothermal performance remains a significant challenge, primarily because most photothermal materials have an undesirable black appearance. Botany Scientist Awards Visit our website : botanyscientist.com Nominate Now: https://botanyscientist.com/award-nomination/?ecategory=Awards&rcategory=Awardee Contact us : support@botanyscientist.com Get connect here: ================================= Youtube : https://lnkd.in/gQamzrQX Instagram : instagram.com/lunairis514 Pinterest : in.pinterest.com/researchscientists/ Blogger : botonybuzz.blogspot.com/ Twitter : x.com/iris683655 Facebook : facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573695118310 Tumblr : https://www.tumblr.com/blog/botanyscientist #Sciencefather #researchawards #professor #researchers #greenscience #shorts #s...

Chilli & Onion Leaf Dataset: Gamechanger for Plant AI

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 The rise of artificial intelligence in agriculture has transformed how we understand and manage crops. Among the many advances, the Chilli & Onion Leaf Dataset stands out as a remarkable contribution to precision farming and plant disease detection. This dataset, designed specifically for AI-based plant diagnostics, offers a comprehensive collection of high-quality leaf images representing various growth stages and disease conditions in chilli and onion plants. By providing accurate, labeled data, it bridges a crucial gap between agricultural research and applied machine learning solutions. What makes this dataset revolutionary is its focus on two economically vital crops—chilli and onion—both prone to multiple fungal and bacterial diseases that can severely affect yield. The dataset enables the development of AI models that can automatically detect early signs of infection, nutrient deficiencies, or pest attacks from leaf images. Farmers and researchers can leverage these A...

How Grasses Breathe: Stomata Secrets Revealed

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 Grasses, those humble green carpets covering vast landscapes, have a fascinating way of breathing that often goes unnoticed. Like all plants, they rely on tiny openings called stomata to exchange gases with the atmosphere. Through these microscopic pores, grasses take in carbon dioxide for photosynthesis and release oxygen, sustaining not only their own life but also that of the entire ecosystem around them. What makes grasses special is how efficiently their stomata operate, adapting to varying environments from lush meadows to dry savannas. Each stoma functions like a gate controlled by specialized cells known as guard cells. These cells respond to light, humidity, and carbon dioxide levels, opening and closing to regulate the plant’s gas exchange and water loss. In grasses, the guard cells are flanked by extra support cells called subsidiary cells, which make their stomatal movement faster and more efficient compared to many other plants. This unique structure allows grasses t...

How Do Plants Survive the Cold? 🌱❄️

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 As temperatures drop and frost begins to form, many plants enter survival mode to withstand the harsh conditions of winter. Unlike animals, plants cannot migrate or seek shelter, so they have evolved remarkable adaptations to survive the cold. Some plants, like deciduous trees, shed their leaves to conserve energy and reduce water loss, while others rely on biochemical changes within their cells to prevent freezing damage. When winter approaches, perennial plants shift their focus from growth to protection. They begin storing energy in their roots, bulbs, or tubers, allowing them to survive underground where temperatures are more stable. The above-ground parts may die back, but the plant remains alive beneath the surface, ready to regrow when spring arrives. This strategy ensures that even in the coldest months, life quietly persists beneath the soil. One of the most fascinating mechanisms plants use to endure freezing temperatures is the production of “antifreeze” proteins. The...