250131-Ushimaru-Burning-Scoria (IMAGE) Kobe University Caption ASADA Airi and her team argue that in grasslands on the less acidic and deeper soils on scoria bedrock (pictured), the lower diversity compared to grasslands on young lava flows is a consequence of fast-growing plant species being able to dominate slow-growing ones. Credit Asada et al., Plants, People, Planet (2025) (DOI: 10.1002/ppp3.10629) Usage Restrictions Credit must be given to the creator. Only noncommercial uses of the work are permitted. No derivatives or adaptations of the work are permitted. License CC BY-NC-ND Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.