The first continent-wide mapping study of plant life across Antarctica reveals growth in previously uncharted areas and is set to inform conservation measures across the region.
Isabel04/09/2024
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In an examination of the genetic material found in historic potato leaves, North Carolina State University researchers reveal more about the tit-for-tat evolutionary changes occurring in both potato plants and the pathogen that caused the 1840s Irish potato famine. The…
Isabel03/09/2024
International scientists identified a genetic "off switch" in legumes that stops nitrogen fixation when soil nitrate levels are high. Removing this switch ensures continuous nitrogen fixation, boosting crop growth and reducing the need for synthetic fertilizers, benefiting agriculture and the…
Isabel31/07/2024
Researchers have significantly improved maize transformation efficiency using ternary vectors and morphogenic regulators. This advancement enhances gene-editing research and potential agricultural applications by overcoming a major bottleneck in maize transformation frequency.
Isabel30/07/2024
Researchers have uncovered a novel salt tolerance mechanism in plants. They discovered that the chloride channel protein AtCLCf moves to the plasma membrane to remove excess chloride ions under salt stress, enhancing salinity tolerance. This finding could help improve crop…
Isabel25/07/2024