A new study at the University of Alberta Botanic Garden shows that chickadees are very sensitive to predator cues in the environment.
Tag: Science & Tech
Soil fungi act like a support network for trees, study shows
Joseph Birch leads the study that shows that growth rate of adult trees is linked to fungal networks colonizing their roots
U of A strengthens agricultural expertise
Three-year, $3.7-million grant agreement with Alberta government boosts capacity for research that will benefit farmers and consumers. The Faculty of Agricultural, Life & Environmental Sciences (ALES) is bringing on board research programs focused on several aspects of agriculture…
Rare moss clinging to life on B.C. cliff should be protected, says U of A expert
René Belland (Renewable Resources), encourages protection for the rare slender yoke-moss; a single square metre of limestone on the island of Haida Gwaii is the only known habitat in North America.
Mapping key areas for conservation could help plants and animals survive climate change
Conservation biologists model likely effects of climate change in North America to pinpoint refuge areas for species and ecosystems.