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Apr 22

Division orientation defined by directional cell expansion. Credit: Developmental Cell (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.devcel.2024.03.009

Wounded plants: how they coordinate their healing

By Isabel News, Plant Science

In a new study, scientists unraveled the mystery behind how wounded plants coordinate their healing. By investigating the role of the hormone Auxin and pressure changes, they discovered the intricate cellular mechanisms guiding plant regeneration. This understanding sheds light on…

Apr 18

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New satellite dataset sheds light on Earth’s plant growth

By Isabel Botany, News

A groundbreaking satellite dataset, derived from TROPOMI's observations, revolutionizes our understanding of Earth's plant growth. The Comprehensive Mechanistic Light Response (CMLR) Gross Primary Production (GPP) dataset utilizes solar-induced chlorophyll fluorescence to accurately quantify global photosynthesis. This advancement holds promise for…

Apr 17

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Image: Sorghum, or broomcorn, is a staple crop in sub-Saharan Africa, but approximately 20% of annual yields are lost due to infections with witchweed (Striga hermonthica), a parasitic plant that steals nutrients and water by latching onto the plant’s roots. Pictured here, rows sorghum with Striga (purple). Credit: USDA APHIS PPQ - Oxford, North Carolina, USDA APHIS PPQ, Bugwood.org / Wikimedia.

Researchers identify microbes that help sorghum plants thwart parasite

By Isabel Agriculture, News

Researchers have discovered soil bacteria that help sorghum plants fight off the damaging effects of witchweed, a parasitic plant prevalent in sub-Saharan Africa. By altering root structure and degrading chemical signals, these microbes could serve as a natural solution to…

Apr 16

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Image: seagrass meadow. Credit: Benjamin L Jones

Seagrass meadows face uncertain future, scientists say

By Isabel News, Plant Science

Seagrass meadows worldwide are facing escalating threats, according to a study. These vital ecosystems, crucial for coastal protection and biodiversity, are highly vulnerable to climate change. Urgent action, including enhanced management strategies and global cooperation, is needed to safeguard their…

Apr 15

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Cerrado savanna in the Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park, Brazil. Credit Ana Christina

‘Winners and losers’ as global warming forces plants uphill

By Isabel Agriculture, News

As global temperatures rise, plants face a geographical reshuffle, with winners and losers emerging. Research on Brazil's Cerrado savanna predicts uphill migration for some, while others face local extinction. Climate shifts by 2040 will challenge conservation efforts, especially amid habitat…

Apr 09

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Image: The chart shows the number of national agri-environmental policies in each country. - It can be seen that there are a particularly large number of agri-environmental policies in the EU member states. Credit: Wuepper et al., "Nature Food," 2024

Researchers publish dataset of over 6,000 policies from all over the world

By Isabel News, Policy

In the intricate tapestry of global agriculture, sustainability threads its way through economic development and environmental conservation. Through a comprehensive database spanning over six decades and 200 nations, researchers illuminate the nexus between a country's prosperity and its commitment to…

Apr 08

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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

How minimalist plant immune molecules become activated

By Isabel News, Plant Science

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,…

Apr 04

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

How tropical plants beat drought with special root tricks

By Isabel News, Plant Science

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

Apr 03

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Image: wheat spikes. Credit: Hans / Pixabay

Simple trick could improve accuracy of plant genetics research

By Isabel News, Plant Science

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…

Mar 29

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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

When Plants Flower: Scientists ID Genes, Mechanism in Sorghum

By Isabel Agriculture, News, Plant Science

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…

plant science

Wounded plants: how they coordinate their healing

New satellite dataset sheds light on Earth’s plant growth

Researchers identify microbes that help sorghum plants thwart parasite

Seagrass meadows face uncertain future, scientists say

‘Winners and losers’ as global warming forces plants uphill

Researchers publish dataset of over 6,000 policies from all over the world

How minimalist plant immune molecules become activated

How tropical plants beat drought with special root tricks

Simple trick could improve accuracy of plant genetics research

When Plants Flower: Scientists ID Genes, Mechanism in Sorghum

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