Research Articles
From Classroom to Field: The Student Scientists Reimagining Plant Ecology
Discover how adaptable course-based research projects are transforming plant ecology education, turning students into active field researchers.
Nature's Gradient: How Mountains and Latitudes Reveal Plants' Secrets
Explore how scientists use natural gradients in mountains and latitudes to predict the future of Earth's plant life and ecosystems.
When is a 'Forest' a Savanna, and Why Does It Matter?
Understanding the delicate balance between forests and savannas is crucial for predicting Earth's carbon stores, biodiversity, and climate system.
Nature's Blueprint: Ecologists Decode the Planet's SOS in Nashville
Ecologists gather in Nashville to translate scientific discoveries into actionable policies, addressing climate change and biodiversity loss through cutting-edge research.
Does Weeding the Woods Help or Harm? The Surprising Link Between Garlic Mustard Removal and Salamander Survival
Exploring the unintended consequences of invasive plant removal on Eastern red-backed salamanders and forest ecosystem health.
The Secret Lives of Plants: Counting Flowers to Save Ecosystems
How mathematicians and ecologists are decoding the future of our forests and fields using structured population models in plant ecology.
The Cedar Chronicles: Unraveling 37 Years of Secrets in a Juniper Forest
How a simple question about tree genders transformed our understanding of forest dynamics through a 37-year study of Juniperus virginiana