Is it possible to avoid dehydration? Gene promotes wood formation
Gene that promotes woody stem growth helps prevent dehydration in plants.
Isabel18/04/2022
Regrown Tropical Forests May Have Short Lifespans, Says New Study
Preventing the re-clearing of second-growth forests is a major challenge for restoration efforts in tropical regions, according to a new study led by international researchers. The study found that a third of regenerating areas in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest were cut down…
Isabel15/04/2022
From museum to laptop: Visual leaf library a new tool for identifying plants
Large, open-access database contains 30,252 images, including images of fossil leaves, and will be of potential use to scientists and students.
Isabel14/04/2022
Artificial intelligence application for detecting diseases and pests in horticultural crops
Doctor X Nabat is the name of an application for the early detection of diseases and pests in horticultural crops, developed by an international team (Spain, Dubai, Egypt, Tunis, United Arab Emirates). This tool, aimed at farmers and agriculture experts,…
Isabel13/04/2022
Compounds that suppress immune responses of plants discovered
Drugs that inhibit plant immune responses by blocking key signaling pathways could enable novel approaches to genome editing.
Isabel11/04/2022