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A new evergreen species of Rhamnaceae found in Guangxi

Rhamnella in the family of Rhamnaceae is a small genus. To date, 10 species have been accepted into this genus. In field investigations, researchers found two Rhamnella populations from southwest Guangxi that belonged to the evergreen group but could not…

Isabel07/10/2020

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New role of arginine metabolism in plant morphogenesis identified

Arginine metabolism boosts to make a plant body complex, according to new research by a collaborative team in Japan. The findings might lead to a new understanding of amino acid metabolism with a specific role in plant morphogenesis.

Isabel06/10/2020

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Inheritance in Plants Can Now Be Controlled Specifically

For the First Time, Researchers Use CRISPR/Cas Molecular Scissors to Recombine Genes on a Chromosome. A new application of the CRISPR/Cas molecular scissors promises major progress in crop cultivation.

Isabel05/10/2020

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Newly discovered sugar transporter might help beans tolerate hot temperatures

Scientists have characterized a sucrose transporter protein found in common beans. The recently discovered protein could help us understand how beans tolerate hot temperatures.

Isabel01/10/2020

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Parasitic plants attack crops when defending themselves from microbes

Researchers have discovered a link between defensive responses in plants and the beautiful but devastating crop parasite witchweed. The new study shows that both parasitic and non-parasitic plants can detect and react to a class of organic compounds called quinones.…

Isabel01/10/2020

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A new evergreen species of Rhamnaceae found in Guangxi

New role of arginine metabolism in plant morphogenesis identified

Inheritance in Plants Can Now Be Controlled Specifically

Newly discovered sugar transporter might help beans tolerate hot temperatures

Parasitic plants attack crops when defending themselves from microbes

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