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Signpost on an overgrown bank reads: Japanese knotweed contaminated area. Do not remove any materials without express permission. Note area is treated periodically with herbicides. No public access please.

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Why is Japanese knotweed so highly invasive?

Research published in New Phytologist provides insights into why the invasive plant Japanese knotweed is so successful at outcompeting native plants.

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The orchid Stigmatodactylus sikokianus growing in the dark forest understory

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Plant’s name-giving feature found to be new offspring-ensuring method

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Several grapefruit, one of which has been cut open, displaying the red segments inside.

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New findings may help researchers develop grapefruit without compounds that affect medication levels

Findings may help researchers develop a medication-friendly grapefruit

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Powdery mildew covers a plant, stealing nutrients and limiting photosynthesis.

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Blueberries beware: powdery mildew spreading across the globe

A new North Carolina State University study pinpoints the worldwide spread of a fungus that taints blueberry plants with powdery mildew.

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New Phytologist Tansley Medal 2024 winner: Matthew Naish

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Maarja Öpik to take up the position of New Phytologist Editor-in-Chief from January 2025

We are delighted to announce that Maarja Öpik will take up the position of Editor-in-Chief for an initial 5–year term.

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