Botanicky ustav Akademie ved Ceske republiky

Researchers from the Institute of Botany discovered a new type of coexistence between algae and fungi

Scientists from the Institute of Botany discovered a widespread phenomenon called alcobiosis, where algae live inside fungal tissue and engage heavily in photosynthesis. The coexistence is common among corticioid basidiomycetes and is distinct from lichens.

SourceBotanicky ustav Akademie ved Ceske republiky·JournalScientific Reports·TypeCase study·DateFeb 28, 2023

Hundred-year-old riddle in botany reveals key plant adaptation to dry land

Researchers have found that plants maintain drought-resistant vascular arrangements by restricting tissue width, revealing a long-standing riddle in botany. The discovery provides insights into how plants evolved to colonize dry land and has potential applications in securing drought resistance in crop breeding programs.

SourceBotanicky ustav Akademie ved Ceske republiky·JournalScience·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateNov 10, 2022