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Researchers Discover Novel Molecular Mechanism That Enables Conifers to Adapt to Winter ForestryNewsScandinavian Plant Physiology Society

Researchers Discover Novel Molecular Mechanism That Enables Conifers to Adapt to Winter

Photosynthesis in conifer forests is one of the most important carbon sinks on a global scale. Unlike broadleaf trees, conifers are evergreen and retain their photosynthesis structure throughout the year. Especially in late winter, the combination of freezing temperatures and…
Isabel
16/09/2020
Discovered a new method of biofortification that transforms leaves into nutrient stores AgricultureNewsPlant ScienceSpanish Society of Plant Physiology

Discovered a new method of biofortification that transforms leaves into nutrient stores

A new collaborative study describes a promising strategy to improve the nutritional benefits of crops. The work proposes the controlled transformation of chloroplasts (organelles that conduct the photosynthesis in leaves) into chromoplasts (organelles specialized in producing and storing large amounts…
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15/09/2020
Researchers Discover a New Role for a Well-Known Molecule as a Plant Hormone, with Implications for Seed Production and Crop Yield AgricultureNewsPlant HealthPlant Science

Researchers Discover a New Role for a Well-Known Molecule as a Plant Hormone, with Implications for Seed Production and Crop Yield

Researchers have discovered a new role for a well-known plant molecule, providing the first clear example of ACC acting as a likely plant hormone. Researchers show that ACC has a critical role in pollination and seed production by activating proteins…
Isabel
14/09/2020