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Apr 30

Image: The biofortified rice varieties were developed in the laboratory and then grown in experimental fields in Taiwan. Credit UNIGE

Biofortified rice to combat deficiencies

By Isabel Agriculture, News, Plant Science

Vitamin B1 is an essential micronutrient for human beings. Its deficiency is the cause of numerous diseases of the nervous and cardiovascular systems. Researchers have achieved a significant advance in the fight against vitamin B1deficiency, frequently associated with a rice-based diet.

Apr 29

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Pea plants that flower for longer

By Isabel News, Plant Science

Researchers have pinpointed a gene, FUL, governing flower and fruit production in legumes, potentially revolutionizing agriculture. By extending the reproductive phase in peas, chickpeas, lentils, and beans, using FUL as a biotechnological tool, yields could double without altering nutritional quality.…

Apr 26

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Image credit: Illustration of plant-fungal interactions by Thai Dao

An Inside Look at How Plants and Mycorrhizal Fungi Cooperate

By Isabel Agriculture, News, Plant Science

Researchers collaborated on a study investigating the symbiotic relationship between legume plants and mycorrhizal fungi, crucial for nutrient exchange. Using advanced sequencing techniques, they identified key genes facilitating this interaction, offering insights for genetic engineering and potential biofuel crop optimization.…

Apr 25

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Image: Green wall experimental design used for Expt. 1. The six blocks of treatments with the three spiderwort selections of zebra plant, ‘Burgundy’ zebra plant, and inch plant are denoted with red squares, placement of light/temperature sensors (one per block) are shown with magenta circles, sentinel pots used to determine need for irrigation are shown with blue triangles (eight dispersed throughout the green wall), and average light levels (µmol·m−2·s−1) per block are reported in white boxes. Average light levels were determined by averaging the light reading at each pot location in each block. Credit: American Society for Horticultural Science

Treating Potted Zebra Plant and Inch Plant Used in Interior Green Wall to Regulate Stem Elongation

By Isabel Agriculture, News

Maintaining the health of green walls poses challenges, often requiring costly professional care due to plant elongation in low-light environments. Recent research explored using antigibberellin plant growth regulators to combat this issue. Application of PGRs resulted in compact growth, potentially…

Apr 24

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Understanding how fire shapes plants will help protect them

By Isabel Forestry, News

Understanding how fire influences plant life is crucial for safeguarding biodiversity. By predicting plant responses to fire, scientists aid conservation efforts. Through traits like resprouting and seed germination, plants adapt to fire-prone ecosystems. With accurate predictions, land managers can plan…

Apr 23

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A new sunflower family tree reveals that flower symmetry evolved multiple times independently. Chrysanthemum lavandulifolium, on the upper left, and Artemisia annua, upper right, are closely related species from the same tribe; the former has bilaterally symmetric flowers — the rays — and the latter does not. Rudbeckia hirta, lower left, from the sunflower tribe has bilaterally symmetric flowers, and Eupatorium chinense, lower right, from the Eupatorieae tribe does not; these two tribes are closely related groups. A sunflower, center, shows flowers with bilateral symmetry — the large petal-like flowers in the outer row — and without bilateral symmetry — the small flowers in the inner rows. Credit: Guojin Zhang, Ma laboratory / Penn State. Creative Commons

New sunflower family tree reveals multiple origins of flower symmetry

By Isabel Botany, News

The sunflower family's intricate evolutionary history, unveiled through genetic analysis, showcases the fascinating phenomenon of convergent evolution. Flower symmetry, a key trait, has independently evolved multiple times within this diverse plant group. Insights gleaned may aid in breeding plants with…

Apr 22

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Division orientation defined by directional cell expansion. Credit: Developmental Cell (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.devcel.2024.03.009

Wounded plants: how they coordinate their healing

By Isabel News, Plant Science

In a new study, scientists unraveled the mystery behind how wounded plants coordinate their healing. By investigating the role of the hormone Auxin and pressure changes, they discovered the intricate cellular mechanisms guiding plant regeneration. This understanding sheds light on…

Apr 19

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Botanists analyze the role of pollinators in the evolution of flowers with various sexual forms

By Isabel Botany, News

Botanists explore Darwin's theory on precise pollination in flowering plants. Their study reveals correlations between heterostyly, floral traits, and pollinators, supporting Darwin's hypothesis. This macroevolutionary analysis sheds new light on the role of ecology in plant reproductive mechanisms.

Apr 18

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New satellite dataset sheds light on Earth’s plant growth

By Isabel Botany, News

A groundbreaking satellite dataset, derived from TROPOMI's observations, revolutionizes our understanding of Earth's plant growth. The Comprehensive Mechanistic Light Response (CMLR) Gross Primary Production (GPP) dataset utilizes solar-induced chlorophyll fluorescence to accurately quantify global photosynthesis. This advancement holds promise for…

Apr 17

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Image: Sorghum, or broomcorn, is a staple crop in sub-Saharan Africa, but approximately 20% of annual yields are lost due to infections with witchweed (Striga hermonthica), a parasitic plant that steals nutrients and water by latching onto the plant’s roots. Pictured here, rows sorghum with Striga (purple). Credit: USDA APHIS PPQ - Oxford, North Carolina, USDA APHIS PPQ, Bugwood.org / Wikimedia.

Researchers identify microbes that help sorghum plants thwart parasite

By Isabel Agriculture, News

Researchers have discovered soil bacteria that help sorghum plants fight off the damaging effects of witchweed, a parasitic plant prevalent in sub-Saharan Africa. By altering root structure and degrading chemical signals, these microbes could serve as a natural solution to…

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Biofortified rice to combat deficiencies

Pea plants that flower for longer

An Inside Look at How Plants and Mycorrhizal Fungi Cooperate

Treating Potted Zebra Plant and Inch Plant Used in Interior Green Wall to Regulate Stem Elongation

Understanding how fire shapes plants will help protect them

New sunflower family tree reveals multiple origins of flower symmetry

Wounded plants: how they coordinate their healing

Botanists analyze the role of pollinators in the evolution of flowers with various sexual forms

New satellite dataset sheds light on Earth’s plant growth

Researchers identify microbes that help sorghum plants thwart parasite

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