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2019
Journal article
The Modern Use of an Ancient Plant: Exploring the Antioxidant and Nutraceutical Potential of the Maltese Mushroom (Cynomorium Coccineum L.)
In the continuous scientific search for new safe and effective drugs, there has recently been a rediscovery of natural substances as a potential reservoir of innovative therapeutic solutions for human health, with the prospect of integrating with and sometimes replacing conventional drugs. Cynomorium coccineum subsp. coccineum is a holoparasitic plant...Zucca, Paolo ; Bellot, Sidonie ; Rescigno, Antonio
Clinical Biochemistry, Physiology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, and Biochemistry
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2020
Journal article
Colourful cones: how did flower colour first evolve?
Angiosperms that are biotically pollinated typically produce flowers with bright and contrasting colours that help to attract pollinators and hence contribute to the reproductive success of the species. This colourful array contrasts with the much less multicoloured reproductive structures of the four living gymnosperm lineages, which are predominantly wind pollinated,...Rudall, Paula J
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2021
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2022
Journal article
From “New Botany” to “New Systematics”: an historical perspective on the Jodrell Laboratory.
Kew’s Jodrell Laboratory was established in 1876 as a centre for botanical research in disciplines including plant physiology, anatomy and embryology, palaeobotany and mycology. Despite relatively little available funding, its location in one of the world’s largest botanic gardens and close to several well-curated plant collections has ensured its continued...