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New rules for naming plants in 2012

Ah, botany! After Latin, everyone’s favorite subject, right? So here’s a development involving both: the rules for naming new species of plants are being relaxed. Starting in 2012, that can be done in English, as well as the...

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Garden Preview with Amy Ivy

by David Sommerstein

Apr 22, 2002 — David Sommerstein talks with horticulturalist Amy Ivy from the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Essex and Clinton counties about the early start to the gardening season and how to cope with the anticipated drought this summer. Go to full article

Natural Selections: Plant Toxicity

by Natural Selections

Jul 26, 2001 — The pungent tastes and smells of many plants are the result of toxic compounds they produce for defence. Martha Foley and Dr. Curt Stager discuss chemicals produced by plants. Go to full article

Natural Selections: Plant Defenses

by Natural Selections

Jun 07, 2001 — Dr. Curt Stager and Martha Foley pick up a topic from late spring--plant defenses. How do plant protect themselves from other plants that creep into their space? Cucumbers spray herbicide. Go to full article

Natural Selections: Flower Wilt

by Natural Selections

Mar 22, 2001 — Flowers wilt for good reasons; good for the plant. Martha Foley and Dr. Curt Stager discuss how flowers and plants use water. Go to full article

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