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Fewer moths, more flies: The complex relationships between plants and their pollinators have changed dramatically across the last century

In the far north of the planet, climate change is clearly noticeable. A new study in Finland now shows that in parallel there have been dramatic changes in pollinating insects. Researchers have discovered that the network of plants and their…

Isabel25/01/2023

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Breakthrough in plant breeding: Grafting and mobile CRISPR for genome editing in plants

A ground-breaking twist to the CRISPR tool – aka “genetic scissors” – is being put to use to edit plant genomes by scientists, signalling a methodology change. The discovery could simplify and speed up the development of novel, genetically stable…

Isabel24/01/2023

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Ethereal color variant of mysterious plant is actually a new species

Ghostly-looking Monotropastrum humile that is widely found across East and Southeast Asia. It often grows in woodlands where there is little sunlight, obtaining the nutrients it needs by feeding off the hyphae of fungi. Despite its wide distribution, it was previously believed…

Isabel23/01/2023

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Plants between light and darkness

For research, plants are frequently grown under stable lighting, which does not reflect natural conditions. In a series of experiments with changing light conditions, simulating the natural interplay of light and shadow, researchers reveal the importance of two key proteins…

Isabel20/01/2023

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Polarity proteins shape efficient “breathing” pores in grasses

A research group is studying how plants "breathe". They have gained new insights into how grasses develop efficient "breathing pores" or stomata on their leaves. If important landmark components in this development process are missing, the gas exchange between plant…

Isabel19/01/2023

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Fewer moths, more flies: The complex relationships between plants and their pollinators have changed dramatically across the last century

Breakthrough in plant breeding: Grafting and mobile CRISPR for genome editing in plants

Ethereal color variant of mysterious plant is actually a new species

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Polarity proteins shape efficient “breathing” pores in grasses

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