Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:17 GMT

We investigated the role of neighborhood density and genetic relatedness on individual fruit set and abortion in the Neotropical tree Jacaranda copaia in a large forest plot in central Panama. Using nested neighborhood models, we found a strong positive effect of increased conspecific density on fruit set and maturation.

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 04:39:17 GMT

If you don't have a tree in your backyard, its limbs bending low with the luscious fresh fruit, you might not have noticed that peaches are in season, currently filling the store produce bins and being featured on restaurant menus.

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:28:06 GMT

The ancient, hardy species also known as the “tree of life” is scattered across the African savannah. Locals use nearly every part of the tree, whose processed fruit was approved for European import last month.