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An Inside Look at How Plants and Mycorrhizal Fungi Cooperate AgricultureNewsPlant Science

An Inside Look at How Plants and Mycorrhizal Fungi Cooperate

Researchers collaborated on a study investigating the symbiotic relationship between legume plants and mycorrhizal fungi, crucial for nutrient exchange. Using advanced sequencing techniques, they identified key genes facilitating this interaction, offering insights for genetic engineering and potential biofuel crop optimization.…
Isabel
26/04/2024
Image: Green wall experimental design used for Expt. 1. The six blocks of treatments with the three spiderwort selections of zebra plant, ‘Burgundy’ zebra plant, and inch plant are denoted with red squares, placement of light/temperature sensors (one per block) are shown with magenta circles, sentinel pots used to determine need for irrigation are shown with blue triangles (eight dispersed throughout the green wall), and average light levels (µmol·m−2·s−1) per block are reported in white boxes. Average light levels were determined by averaging the light reading at each pot location in each block. Credit: American Society for Horticultural Science
Treating Potted Zebra Plant and Inch Plant Used in Interior Green Wall to Regulate Stem Elongation AgricultureNews

Treating Potted Zebra Plant and Inch Plant Used in Interior Green Wall to Regulate Stem Elongation

Maintaining the health of green walls poses challenges, often requiring costly professional care due to plant elongation in low-light environments. Recent research explored using antigibberellin plant growth regulators to combat this issue. Application of PGRs resulted in compact growth, potentially…
Isabel
25/04/2024