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Image: An ectomycorrhizal mushroom on the forest floor in Patagonia. Credit: SPUN/Mateo Barrenengoa
Study shows climate change is moving tree populations away from the soil fungi that sustain them NewsPlant Science

Study shows climate change is moving tree populations away from the soil fungi that sustain them

A study reveals that climate change forces trees to migrate, often to soils lacking the necessary mycorrhizal fungi. This mismatch hinders forest growth and affects ecosystems relying on forests for clean air, water, and carbon absorption. Conservation efforts must address…
Isabel
01/07/2024
Image: This award-winning image by Brandon James, Project Manager in the Swaminathan lab at the HudsonAlpha Institute, shows a thin slice of part of a Sorghum bicolor shoot apex. The fluorescent probes show cells in the shoot (nuclei labeled in blue) and the expression of RNA transcripts of a gene called KNAT1 (yellow). This is part of work by CABBI and its partners to better understand different cell types within sorghum stems and enable cell-type-specific engineering for bioenergy and novel bioproducts. Credit: Center for Advanced Bioenergy and Bioproducts Innovation (CABBI)
New resource pinpoints inner workings of sorghum plant cells for designing better bioenergy feedstock AgricultureNews

New resource pinpoints inner workings of sorghum plant cells for designing better bioenergy feedstock

Researchers have developed a new resource to better understand sorghum plant cells, enhancing its use as a bioenergy feedstock. By identifying gene expression patterns in sorghum stems, they aim to create more resilient, productive plants. This advancement could lead to…
Isabel
27/06/2024
Image: Images of leaves of the model plant Arabidopsis thaliana with stomata mainly closed (left) and open (right) (marked with arrow heads). Credit: CRAG
Understanding plant breathing: Identification of the key protein interplay behind rhythmic stomatal movements  NewsPlant Science

Understanding plant breathing: Identification of the key protein interplay behind rhythmic stomatal movements 

Researchers discovered the interaction between proteins PIF and KAT1, essential for stomatal rhythmic movements in plants. This mechanism controls stomata opening in the day and closing at night, vital for photosynthesis and water regulation. This knowledge aids in enhancing crop…
Isabel
24/06/2024