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Image: Substrate-induced droplet formation of a plant TIR domain in vitro. The Arabidopsis TIR domain protein RPP1 was fused with the fluorescent protein GFP so that the rapid droplet formation of the RPP1-GFP fusion protein can be visualized by fluorescence microscopy after addition of the substrates NAD+ or ATP in a test tube. The droplets are highly dynamic structures. Credit: Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research, Köln

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How minimalist plant immune molecules become activated

A groundbreaking study reveals how phase separation, akin to oil and water mixing, drives the activation of plant immune proteins, shedding light on their vital role in defending against infections. The findings uncover a fundamental mechanism for bolstering plant immunity,…

Isabel08/04/2024

Image: A coffee plant. Credit: REYNALDO ALVAREZ CRUZ ( Pixabay

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Shade-grown coffee demonstrates the benefits of combining agriculture and conservation

Shade-grown coffee offers a win-win solution, marrying agriculture with conservation. Research reveals that high shade cover fosters biodiversity, aiding natural pest control and improving soil quality. The study emphasizes the importance of preserving ecosystems while enhancing coffee quality, urging sustainable…

Isabel05/04/2024

Image: Hibiscus rosa sinensis . Credit: Nandhu Kumar / Pixabay

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How tropical plants beat drought with special root tricks

Tropical rainforest plants and their associated microbial communities navigate drought challenges through unique root metabolism in the rhizosphere.

Isabel04/04/2024

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Simple trick could improve accuracy of plant genetics research

A recent study highlights the significance of artificial spike-ins in RNA analysis. Researchers discovered that plant transcriptional activity varies significantly depending on the time of day, with higher activity observed at night. This novel technique promises to enhance accuracy in…

Isabel03/04/2024

Image: When sorghum begins producing grain-laden flowers (left) the plants stop growing. Brookhaven Lab and Oklahoma State University scientists discovered the genes that control flowering time and modified plants to delay flowering. Credit: Kevin Coughlin/Brookhaven National Laboratory

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When Plants Flower: Scientists ID Genes, Mechanism in Sorghum

Scientists have identified key genes and the mechanism by which they control flowering in sorghum, an important bioenergy crop. The findings suggest strategies to delay sorghum flowering to maximize plant growth and the amount of biomass available for generating biofuels…

Isabel29/03/2024

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How minimalist plant immune molecules become activated

Shade-grown coffee demonstrates the benefits of combining agriculture and conservation

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Simple trick could improve accuracy of plant genetics research

When Plants Flower: Scientists ID Genes, Mechanism in Sorghum

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