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Rat’s tail radish: why its fruits are harvested above groundRat’s tail radish is grown for its young siliques, the fruits that contain the seeds. This distinctive feature changes which part of the plant is harvested and when it is picked.
In extreme waves, marsh soil holds up better than its plantsA full-scale trial in the Netherlands distinguishes soil resistance from the buffering effect of vegetation. The findings could help complement dikes.
In the vegetable garden in October: sow or transplant lamb’s lettuce for winter?Lamb’s lettuce grows when the vegetable garden slows down. At the end of October, sowing and planting out plugs each have their advantages: timing, watering, protection and precautions for gardeners in Luxembourg.
Autumn garden: why you don’t need to cut everything back before winterA bare-looking plant may still be alive, while dry stems provide shelter. The right time to prune depends on the species and the plant’s condition.
Écopôle du Val d’Allier: how former gravel pits become habitatsReshaped banks, nesting rafts and species monitoring: restoring this site in Puy-de-Dôme requires work that continues beyond the initial improvements.
Barnes Ice Cap: why researchers speak of an interrupted glaciationPlants preserved beneath the ice trace an ancient advance, followed by a retreat. The finding sheds light on a slow process, without heralding an imminent deep freeze.
Potted lemon tree and olive tree: two different approaches to overwinteringWaiting for the first frosts is not right for every Mediterranean plant. Species, shelter temperature, light and drainage should guide your choice.
Bathroom plants: choosing according to light and careSpider plant, maidenhair fern or peace lily: conditions matter more than humidity alone. And these plants are no substitute for ventilation.
All Saints’ Day: choosing a pot plant beyond chrysanthemumsPansies, cyclamens or heathers: the plant’s precise name, its resistance to frost and its flowering season all help you choose a pot plant you can look after.
Antibiotics: preserving access to care tooThe WHO’s equity guide links prevention, diagnosis and access to treatment. Reducing inappropriate use is not the whole answer to antimicrobial resistance.
FLEX: observing plants beyond their colourLaunched on 15 September with Sentinel-3C, the European satellite is targeting a subtle signal: plant fluorescence. Interpreting it takes more than a beautiful green image.
Growing food for the Moon: three agencies start with a ground-based demonstratorNASA, the Canadian Space Agency and DLR are preparing joint work on crops in controlled environments. The announcement on 30 September concerns a preparatory step, not a greenhouse already installed on the Moon.