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Plants pass on ‘memory’ of stress to some progeny, making them more resilient

By manipulating the expression of one gene, geneticists can induce a form of “stress memory” in plants that is inherited by some progeny, giving them the potential for more vigorous, hardy and productive growth, according to researchers, who suggest the…

Isabel02/06/2020

Agriculture News Plant Health

New method for measuring RNAi pesticide in soil

A new generation of gene-silencing “RNAi pesticides” are making their way through the regulatory system and will soon be available for agricultural use. However, until recently, there was no method to measure the amount of the pesticide present in the…

Isabel01/06/2020

Botany News Plant Science

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

Botany News Plant Science

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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Plants pass on ‘memory’ of stress to some progeny, making them more resilient

New method for measuring RNAi pesticide in soil

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

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