UMass researchers reveal that some plant traits help native species survive relocation, while others cause harm.

Why do some plants thrive in specific regions but not in others? A study led by researchers at the University of Göttingen explores the factors ...

Plants spread their seeds in lots of different ways. This is called seed dispersal. Some seeds are transported by the wind and are shaped to float, glide or spin through the air. NARRATOR ...

The conclusion: "In tropical forests, mechanisms such as seed dispersal by animals lead to the observed patterns, while in temperate forests, the patterns are shaped by mycorrhizal fungi," says ...