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Sep 07

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Wild tobacco mutants are more susceptible to insect attack but grow faster, shows study

By Isabel News, Plant Science

A recent study shows that a single mutation that has immediate effects on plant fitness is maintained over the long term in natural plant populations, despite theories predict the contrary. The researchers located and identified the gene that regulates the…

Sep 06

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Image: Common garden experiment in which we measured the proportion of marcescence. Credit: Renáta Schnablová.

Some plants do not shed their leaves in autumn, for good reason

By Isabel News, Plant Science

Retention of dead biomass by plants is common in the temperate herbaceous flora and can be related to certain plant traits, indicating relevance to ecosystem functioning. These are the main findings of an experimental study on more than 100 plant…

Sep 05

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Chemicals from maize roots influence wheat yield

By Isabel Agriculture, News, Plant Health, Plant Science

Maize roots secrete certain chemicals that affect the quality of soil. In some fields, this effect increases yields of wheat planted subsequent to maize in the same soil by more than 4%. While the findings from several field experiments show…

Sep 04

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Image: Rice field image. Credit: Pixabay

Researchers Identify Peptides for Pollen Tube Growth in Rice

By Isabel Agriculture, News, Plant Science

The two OsRALF peptides are essential for pollen tube germination and elongation, a vital step in the fertilization of rice crops.

Sep 01

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Geomorphological view of the Takakia field study site near Gawalong East Glacier, altitude 3,800–4,400 meters, at Bomi County, Tibet, China. Credit: Dr. Ruoyang Hu, Capital Normal University, Beijing, China

The oldest and fastest evolving moss in the world might not survive climate change

By Isabel News, Plant Science

A 390-million-year-old moss called Takakia lives in some of Earth's most remote places, including the icy cliffs of the Tibetan Plateau. In a decade-long project, a team of scientists climbed some of the tallest peaks in the world to find…

Aug 31

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Discovery of key genetic sequence essential for plant reproduction

By Isabel News, Plant Science

A research group identified a genetic sequence in thale cress that is essential for plant reproduction. As this region is found in all plant species, it is expected to contribute to future crossbreeding between plant species.

Aug 30

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Researchers map cadmium in cacao

By Isabel Agriculture, News

Samples of Peru’s varied soils make it possible to predict which parts of the country can produce cacao low in the toxic heavy metal.

Aug 29

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Structural insights illuminate the arms race between crop plants and fungal pathogens

By Isabel Agriculture, News, Plant Health

Scientists shed light on how harmful fungi evade recognition by their plant hosts and aid infection.

Aug 28

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An ancient grain unlocks genetic secrets for making bread wheat more resilient

By Isabel Climate change, KAUST, News, Plant Science

A first complete genome map of einkorn reveals evolutionary origins and potential for enhanced wheat breeding. It could help farmers and crop breeders to develop bread wheat varieties with enhanced disease resistance, higher yields and improved hardiness.

Aug 25

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Image: Citrus plant regeneration from hairy roots. Credit: Texas A&M AgriLife photo.

Novel technology may lead to improved citrus varieties

By Isabel Agriculture, Fruits and Vegetables, News

Developing disease-resistant, high-quality improved crop varieties to benefit agricultural producers and consumers may seem like a “hairy” task, but scientists may have gotten to the root of the issue.

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Wild tobacco mutants are more susceptible to insect attack but grow faster, shows study

Some plants do not shed their leaves in autumn, for good reason

Chemicals from maize roots influence wheat yield

Researchers Identify Peptides for Pollen Tube Growth in Rice

The oldest and fastest evolving moss in the world might not survive climate change

Discovery of key genetic sequence essential for plant reproduction

Researchers map cadmium in cacao

Structural insights illuminate the arms race between crop plants and fungal pathogens

An ancient grain unlocks genetic secrets for making bread wheat more resilient

Novel technology may lead to improved citrus varieties

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