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</v:shape><![endif]--><![if !vml]><img width=550 height=367 style='width:5.7261in;height:3.8214in' src="https://ymlpmail2.net/imgz/09yp_AnthonyzukoffsandsageprairieKS500.jpg" align=right v:shapes="_x0000_s1026"><![endif]> on shared genes.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Traditionally, these kinds of behaviors have not been attributed to plants. Plants are generally thought to lack the tools even to recognize, much less favor other individuals that are close relatives.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>A series of studies, <a href="https://plantsocieties.cnps.org/images/15.full.pdf">reviewed in the journal Science in January</a>, showed that the notion that plants really do care for their most genetically close peers—in a “quiet, plant-y way”—is becoming more accepted. Some species limit how their roots spread, others change how many flowers they produce, or minimize leaf shading of neighboring plants, favoring related individuals.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:green'>See what other native plants and research are making the news in the updated </span></strong><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><a href="https://plantsocieties.cnps.org/index.php/initiatives-main/plants-in-the-news"><span style='color:green'>Native Plants in the News</span></a><span style='color:green'>. New featured stories include:</span></span></strong><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://news.utk.edu/2019/03/15/using-thoreau-scientists-measure-the-impact-of-climate-change-on-wildflowers/" target="_blank">Using Thoreau, Scientists Measure the Impact of Climate Change on Wildflowers – News</a><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://one.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=61395be520ece110ee8a94cf7&id=a2e458c3ef&e=2393aab395" target="_blank" title="This external link will open in a new window">Physics explains how pollen gets its stunning diversity of shapes</a> <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://www.kuer.org/post/little-herb-gets-caught-big-fight-over-endangered-species-act" target="_blank">A Little Herb Gets Caught In A Big Fight Over the Endangered Species Act | KUER 90.1</a><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Progress-Watch/2019/0218/Slow-and-steady-the-American-prairies-grow" target="_blank">Slow and steady, the American prairies grow - CSMonitor.com</a><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://www.islandconservation.org/haida-gwaii-conservation-culture/" target="_blank">A lofty restoration project in Haida Gwaii is allowing for the return of lush medicinal plants, fungi, birds, and more.- Island Conservation</a><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/local/revised-ordinance-allows-residents-to-grow-native-plants/article_673acdc0-2993-11e9-a8b7-ffca4ce1e950.html" target="_blank">Revised ordinance allows residents to grow native plants - The Missourian</a><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://www.mercurynews.com/2019/02/02/how-a-savvy-big-sur-plant-lover-helped-convict-succulent-smugglers/?fbclid=IwAR24eYW2kN_Po9eVX-BBKilM-B62M4iI1AiW8GDcB9wkkrDtB4JuTomZ_C4" target="_blank">How a savvy Big Sur plant lover helped convict succulent smugglers - The Mercury News</a><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/science/2019/jan/15/plantwatch-is-sphagnum-the-most-underrated-plant-on-earth" target="_blank">Plantwatch: is sphagnum the most underrated plant on Earth? - The Guardian</a><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2019/01/plants-use-flowers-hear-buzz-animals/579964/" target="_blank">Plants Can Hear Animals Using Their Flowers - And they react to the buzzing of pollinators by sweetening their nectar. </a><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://plantsocieties.cnps.org/Native%20Shrubs%20and%20Why%20They%E2%80%99re%20Essential%20for%20Carbon%20Sequestration" target="_blank">Native Shrubs and Why They’re Essential for Carbon Sequestration - Resilience</a><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://www.triplicate.com/news/6798194-151/rare-lily-habitat-to-be-preserved-in-forestry" target="_blank">Rare lily habitat to be preserved in forestry land sold to state - Del Norte Triplicate</a><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>And much more…<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Photo: Sandsage Prairie, Kansas (c) Anthony Zukoff<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>________________________________________<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Emil<a href="http://plantsocieties.cnps.org/"><span style='text-decoration:none'><img border=0 id="_x0000_i1025" src="https://ymlpmail2.net/imgz/09yp_NPCCLogo2017red.jpg"></span></a>y B. Roberson, Ph.D.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://plantsocieties.cnps.org/">Native Plant Conservation Campaign</a><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>415 531 4439<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:emilyr@plantsocieties.org">emilyr@</a><a href="mailto:emilyr@plantsocieties.org">plantsocieties.org</a><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><em><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>The mission of the Native Plant Conservation Campaign is to promote the conservation of native plants and their habitats through collaboration, research, education, and advocacy.</span></em><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><b><a href="http://signup.ymlpmail2.net/xghwwhjjgmgb">Sign up for NPCC News</a>! </b> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/plantsocieties"><b>Like us on Facebook!</b></a> <b><a href="http://plantsocieties.cnps.org/index.php/action-main/donate-to-campaign">Donate</a>!</b><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Please forward this message to any interested individuals or organizations. <o:p></o:p></p></div><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black'><hr size=1 width="50%" noshade style='color:black' align=center></span></div><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black'><a href="https://ymlpmail2.net/ughwwhjjgsgbegywwbggwebbq"><span style='color:black'>Unsubscribe / Change Profile</span></a> <br><a href="https://ymlpmail2.net/m/"><span style='color:black'>Powered by YMLP</span></a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><img border=0 width=1 height=1 style='width:.0119in;height:.0119in' id="_x0000_i1027" src="https://ymlpmail2.net/37f72gbekrhjuwwrmsuc/footer.gif" alt=" "><o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>