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Scientists have identified genes that enable plants to produce dimethylsulfoniopropionate (DMSP), a molecule enhancing stress tolerance. High DMSP levels allow plants like Spartina grass to thrive in salty environments. This breakthrough could improve crop resilience to drought and salinity, advancing…

The Late Devonian Alasemenia fossil reveals the oldest known winged seeds, featuring three wings optimized for wind dispersal. Mathematical analysis showed that three-winged seeds spin more stably than seeds with one, two, or four wings, allowing farther dispersal. This suggests…

A new study provides updated guidelines for accurately estimating plant genome size using flow cytometry. Researchers identified sources of error—such as tissue type, buffer choice, and fluorochrome variations—that can affect accuracy by ±29% or more. Revised reference standards and best…

Plants use pigments called phytochromes to sense light and temperature, adjusting growth and metabolism accordingly. Rising temperatures, however, disrupt these processes. Researchers found that under red light, phytochrome responses vary with temperature and light intensity, potentially allowing precise control of…