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Plant, microbe matchmaking for better bioenergy crops

Researchers have identified specific proteins and amino acids that could control bioenergy plants’ ability to identify beneficial microbes that can enhance plant growth and storage of carbon in soils.

Isabel18/04/2023

Cabomba caroliniana in its introduced natural habitats (Image by NIGLAS)

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High tolerance to underwater light attenuation may facilitate invasiveness of submerged plant Cabomba caroliniana

Invasion by introduced species has been listed as one of the main threats to freshwater biodiversity worldwide. Invasive species have resulted in reduced abundance and diversity of native species in invaded natural habitats.

Isabel17/04/2023

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Discovery of novel gene to aid breeding of climate resilient crops

Researchers have revealed for the first time how a key gene in plants allows them to use their energy more efficiently, enabling them to grow more roots and capture more water and nutrients.

Isabel14/04/2023

A new orchid species Spiranthes hachijoensis with beautiful glasswork-like flowers found in a private garden. Flower. Credit: Masayuki Ishibashi

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An elegant new orchid hiding in plain sight

It is extremely rare for a new plant species to be discovered in Japan, a nation where flora has been extensively studied and documented. Nevertheless, recently recently a stunning new species of orchid whose rosy pink petals bear a striking…

Isabel13/04/2023

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Compressive stress shapes the symmetry of Arabidopsis root vascular tissue

Compressive stress, oriented by cytokinin-regulated patterned proliferation, establishes the symmetry of tissue boundary in Arabidopsis root vascular tissue.

Isabel12/04/2023

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Plant, microbe matchmaking for better bioenergy crops

High tolerance to underwater light attenuation may facilitate invasiveness of submerged plant Cabomba caroliniana

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Compressive stress shapes the symmetry of Arabidopsis root vascular tissue

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