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Can planting multiple crops in the same plot improve agricultural production and sustainability? NewsPlant Science

Can planting multiple crops in the same plot improve agricultural production and sustainability?

Agricultural management has typically focused on increasing yields, but there is an increasing need for sustainable food production that limits negative impacts on the environment. A new study provides insights into the potential benefits of diversifying agricultural practices, revealing how…
Isabel
15/11/2023
Image: Airborne Z-3-HAL (in the tube on the right side) induced Ca2+ signals in Arabidopsis leaves. Credit: saitama University
Unlocking nature’s silent conversations: Real-time visualization of plant-plant communications through airborne volatiles News

Unlocking nature’s silent conversations: Real-time visualization of plant-plant communications through airborne volatiles

Plants emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs) into the atmosphere upon mechanical damages or insect attacks. Undamaged neighboring plants sense the released VOCs as danger cues to activate defense responses against upcoming threats. This phenomenon of airborne communication among plants through…
Isabel
14/11/2023
Image: The plant Arabidopsis thaliana. Credit: Salk Institute
Role of methylation in vernalization and photoperiod pathway: a potential flowering regulator? NewsPlant Science

Role of methylation in vernalization and photoperiod pathway: a potential flowering regulator?

Flowering, a critical developmental phase in a plant's life, signifies its transition to reproductive maturity. The timing of flowering crucially impacts the plant's reproductive period and adaptability to the environment. Achieving the correct flowering time is essential for successful fruit…
Isabel
10/11/2023