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Medicinal plants thrive in biodiversity hotspots

With their rich repertoire of anti-infective substances, medicinal plants have always been key in the human fight to survive pathogens and parasites. This is why the search for herbal drugs with novel structures and effects is still one of the…

Isabel29/05/2020

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New method for capturing carbon via root exudates in wild forest

It is well known that plants use carbon dioxide obtained from the air in photosynthesis to use as energy and grow bigger. Researcher recently confirmed that a large amount of this carbon is expelled into the soil through root exudates.

Isabel28/05/2020

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Scientists have discovered a way to increase wheat immunity

Wheat is one of the most common cereal crops. Scientists all over the world are looking for ways to increase yields. In particular, attempts are being made to make wheat less susceptible to all kinds of diseases caused by adverse…

Isabel27/05/2020

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Scientists discover proteins in rice vital for pollination

Scientists have discovered two proteins in rice involved in pollen aperture formation which are essential in the successful pollination of flowering plants.

Isabel26/05/2020

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A study places the origin of a group of trees growing in Africa 50 million years ago

In the Eocene, some of the world's most important mountain ranges emerged and large climate changes took place that affected the future of the planet. In this era, about 50 million years ago, large groups of mammals and other animals…

Isabel22/05/2020

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Medicinal plants thrive in biodiversity hotspots

New method for capturing carbon via root exudates in wild forest

Scientists have discovered a way to increase wheat immunity

Scientists discover proteins in rice vital for pollination

A study places the origin of a group of trees growing in Africa 50 million years ago

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