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Research disproves advantages of exotic tree species in forestry –

Dr AF Saeed Dr AF Saeed 25th August 2025

An international research team, including experts from the Ecological-Botanical Garden (ÖBG) at the University of Bayreuth, has demonstrated in a new study that native tree species in Argentina grow at a similar rate to introduced Read More

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Poplar tree discovery could help shape the future of energy

Dr AF Saeed Dr AF Saeed 19th August 2025

A new study, led by researchers at the University of Missouri, has uncovered how poplar trees can naturally adjust a key part of their wood chemistry based on changes in their environment. This discovery—the Read More

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Pantropical tree rings show small effects of drought on stem

Dr AF Saeed Dr AF Saeed 31st July 2025

Science, Volume 389, Issue 6759, Page 532-538, July 2025. Summary Without knowing the specific content of the Science article, a summary is impossible. However, I can provide a template based on typical Science article structures. Possible Summary Template: Read More

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Predicting genomic adaptation to climate change in teak, a valuable

Dr AF Saeed Dr AF Saeed 26th July 2025

Climate change is significantly affecting forest ecosystems through rising temperatures, altered precipitation patterns, and increased frequency of extreme weather events. Tropical forests are particularly vulnerable to these changes, and the forestry sector is expected to Read More

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Carbon Capture Reimagined: New Material Removes CO₂ From Air Like

Dr AF Saeed Dr AF Saeed 28th June 2025

Scientists are designing a new living material that captures carbon dioxide directly from the air. It uses photosynthetic bacteria to trap CO₂ in both organic and mineral forms. The concept may sound futuristic: at ETH Read More