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Prof Ros Gleadow FAA 💚
@rgleadow.bsky.social
Plant scientist studying how climate change affects plant toxicity (#cyanide). Born 314ppm.
Interested in science, tech, plants. #MECFS ally #botanist 🌾🪴🧪🌱🌿💉

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Plenty of people complained about the migration from Mediterranean regions in the 1950s and 60s at the time
February 13, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Another crazy Hakea story from Byron Lamont - obligate seeders have cyanogenic glycosides in flowers, resprouters concentrate them in leaves - academic.oup.com/aob/article-...
Injury-induced Cyanogenesis in Vegetative and Reproductive Parts of Two Grevillea Species and their F1 Hybrid
Abstract. When leaves of three Grevillea species were macerated, hydrogen cyanide was only released from the soft, immature ones. The bark but not wood of
academic.oup.com
February 13, 2026 at 12:11 AM
Know this species and the strategy well
February 12, 2026 at 11:55 PM
Hybrid options are also important for equity - people may be mothers or carers, unable to travel for various reasons, for scientific conferences it improves access from people from lower income countries or without grants
February 12, 2026 at 10:42 PM
I get cross when people dismiss the peer review process as if it’s cosmetic or cronyism - it is hard work. And humbling to have your work shredded. Reviewer 3 drives us all mad. It’s not perfect but it really does result in better science.
February 12, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Yep I’m cautious and careful but still had it at least twice
February 12, 2026 at 10:35 AM
*Alt-text - the meme of the dog sitting nonchalently in a burning house with "Everything is fine" written (apologies for not adding it to the GIF)
February 11, 2026 at 1:22 AM
The winning eucalypt home will be announced on National Eucalypt Day, Monday March 23rd. National Eucalypt Day is held every year to celebrate and promote Australia’s eucalypts and what they mean to our lives and hearts. @eucalyptaus.bsky.social #EucalyptOfTheYear2026
February 9, 2026 at 11:29 PM
Contenders:
Darwin Stringybark E. tetrodonta
Forest Red Gum E. tereticornis
Ironbark E.sideroxylon
Kingscote Mallee E.rugosa
Manna/White Gum E.viminalis
Marri Corymbia calophylla
Mountain Ash E.regnans
River Red Gum E.camaldulensis
Scribbly Gum E.haemastoma
Small-fruited Red Mahogany E.resinifera
February 9, 2026 at 11:28 PM