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Scientists uncover how an explosion of new genes explain the origin of land plants

Scientists have made a significant discovery about the genetic origins of how plants evolved from living in water to land 470 million years ago.

Isabel06/02/2020

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Plant genomes reveal the basis for adaptation to contrasting climates

In the face of rapid climate change, it is important that plants can adapt quickly to new conditions to ensure their survival. Using field experiments and plant genome studies, an international research team has pinpointed areas of the genome that…

Isabel05/02/2020

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Research identifies possible on/off switch for plant growth

New research identifies a protein that controls plant growth — good news for an era in which crops can get crushed by climate change.

Isabel04/02/2020

View towards Khumbu and Cholatse from below Ama Dablam at about 4,900 m showing typical subnival vegetation in the foreground

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Plant life expanding in the Everest region

Plant life is expanding in the area around Mount Everest, and across the Himalayan region, new research shows. Scientists used satellite data to measure the extent of subnival vegetation – plants growing between the treeline and snowline – in this…

Isabel03/02/2020

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New study shows ‘organic’ wounds improve produce

Scientists found benefits of insect leaf-wounding in fruit and vegetable production. Stress responses created in the fruits and vegetables initiated an increase in antioxidant compounds prior to harvest, which may make them healthier for human consumption.

Isabel31/01/2020

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Scientists uncover how an explosion of new genes explain the origin of land plants

Plant genomes reveal the basis for adaptation to contrasting climates

Research identifies possible on/off switch for plant growth

Plant life expanding in the Everest region

New study shows ‘organic’ wounds improve produce

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