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Rare tree species discovered in the forests of central Vietnam's Quảng Trị
Scientists found centuries-old podocarps, wild ancient tea trees and lệ dương plants in Quảng Trị forests above 1,000m in central Vietnam.
Published: 07/09/2024
Two new assassin bug species discovered in Vietnam
Vietnamese scientists have described two assassin bug species new to science, Sycanus thuathienhuensis and S. taynguyenensis, using DNA and morphology.
Published: 07/09/2024
Vietnam develops japonica rice with oil-rich bran
Vietnamese scientists have bred a new japonica rice line whose bran contains over 20% oil, suitable for producing cooking oil.
Published: 18/07/2024
Three rare plant species being conserved and expanded in Vietnam's Pù Luông Nature Reserve
Surveys in Pù Luông Nature Reserve found 130 Garcinia fagraeoides, 25 Cephalotaxus mannii and 120 Camellia pleurocarpa, prompting a conservation plan.
Published: 16/07/2024
New critically endangered plant genus and species discovered in Vietnam's Quảng Trị limestone mountains
Scientists have described a new endemic plant genus and two critically endangered species from limestone mountains in Quảng Trị, central Vietnam.
Published: 10/06/2024
Three new plant species and six new records found in caves of northern Vietnam
Scientists have compiled the first checklist of cave plants in northern Vietnam: 337 species from 142 genera and 63 families.
Published: 03/06/2024
New rock aspidistra species discovered in Phong Điền Nature Reserve, Huế
Aspidistra phongdiensis, a new plant species in the asparagus family, has been found only in the Phong Điền Nature Reserve in central Vietnam.
Published: 31/03/2023
Strange new bee species with a dog-like face discovered in Australia
A new native bee with a snout-like face, Leioproctus zephyr, has been discovered in bushland around Perth, Western Australia.
Published: 03/11/2022
Stunning discovery reveals the evolutionary path that turned plants into carnivores
Scientists are uncovering how ordinary plants evolved into carnivores, by repurposing ancient genes and enzymes rather than stealing them.
Published: 14/06/2022
Gene-edited "super tomato" packs as much vitamin D as two eggs
A CRISPR-edited "super tomato" could provide as much vitamin D as two eggs, helping tackle vitamin deficiency worldwide.
Published: 25/05/2022
Seaweed: The strange but remarkably useful "treasure" that could help secure humanity's future
Found in almost every sea on Earth, seaweed is a staple for many coastal communities and could play a huge role in the fight against climate change.
Published: 21/05/2022
New, critically endangered plant species of value discovered in Vietnam's Vũ Quang National Park
A new plant species, Beilschmiedia danhkyii of the laurel family, has been described from Vũ Quang National Park and assessed as critically endangered.
Published: 04/12/2021
Rare leafless orchid discovered in Vietnam's Quảng Trị province
A rare leafless orchid, Erythrorchis ochobiensis, has been found in the Rú Lịnh forest of Quảng Trị province in central Vietnam.
Published: 11/11/2021
Tissue culture technology helps conserve Hanoi's West Lake lotus
Vietnamese scientists have developed a tissue culture protocol to propagate the prized Bách Diệp lotus of Hanoi's West Lake and preserve its genes.
Published: 03/10/2021
Three new plant species with stunning flowers discovered in Vietnam
The three new species, small herbs with beautiful flowers and leaves, have high ornamental value and were described in the journal Phytotaxa.
Published: 25/08/2021
Rare 'praying-hands' tree Chunia bucklandioides found to be native to Vietnam
A tree once known only from China's Hainan Island has been found in Vietnam, adding a native timber species to the country's flora.
Published: 23/08/2021
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