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Researchers are first in the world to watch plants ‘drink’ water in real-time

Scientists have become the first in the world to find a way to observe how plant roots take in and circulate water at the cellular level, which could help to identify future drought- and flood-resistant crops.

Isabel31/08/2021

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New insights on flowering could boost cassava crops

Two new publications examining cassava flowering reveal insights into the genetic and environmental factors underpinning one of the world’s most critical food security crops.

Isabel30/08/2021

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Why Sunflowers Face East

Sunflowers face the rising sun because increased morning warmth attracts more bees and also helps the plants reproduce more efficiently, according to a study.

Isabel27/08/2021

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Adapting roots to a hotter planet could ease pressure on food supply

Supercomputer-powered 3D imaging of root systems to help breeders develop climate-change adapted plants for farmers.

Isabel26/08/2021

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Depth of perception: In plant cells, a conserved mechanism for perceiving mechanical force resides in unexpected location

Minuscule tunnels through the cell membrane help cells to perceive and respond to mechanical forces, such as pressure or touch. A new study is among the first to directly investigate what one type of these mechanosensitive ion channels is doing in…

Isabel25/08/2021

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