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Mar 28

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The scent of resistance

By Isabel Agriculture, News

Tomato plants emit hexenyl butanoate (HB) to resist bacterial attacks independently of traditional hormones. HB protects against drought and diseases like Pseudomonas syringae in tomatoes and Phytophthora infestans in potatoes. This discovery offers sustainable solutions for crop protection and growth.

Mar 27

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Image: Keerti Rathore stands in his lab with ultra-low gossypol cotton plants that were created using RNA interference, a gene-silencing technique. Credit: Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Beth Luedeker

Natural tech for ‘dimming’ genes brings transformative potential to agriculture

By Isabel Agriculture, News, Plant Science

Advancements in RNA interference (RNAi) technology are revolutionizing agriculture, offering precise gene-silencing capabilities akin to dimming a light switch rather than turning it off completely like CRISPR. RNAi, a natural defense mechanism in organisms, enables targeted gene modification, enhancing crop…

Mar 22

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Image: The Brugmansia sanguinea is officially assessed as Extinct in the Wild on the IUCN Red List. Here it is pictured in the Temperate House at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew in London, UK. Credit: RBG Kew

Scientists predict the extinction risk for all the world’s plants with AI

By Isabel Botany, News, Plant Science

Scientists have utilized AI to predict extinction risks for all 328,565 known flowering plant species. This groundbreaking study empowers individuals and researchers alike to assess the extinction threat level of any plant species. The findings highlight the urgency of plant…

Mar 21

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Image: The image shows a high-resolution 3D model of the plant RNA polymerase PEP, which plays a central role in photosynthesis. Credit: Paula Favoretti Vital do Prado and Johannes Pauly / MPI-NAT, UMG

Researchers succeed at generating 3D visualizations of chloroplasts’ copying machines

By Isabel News, Plant Science

Researchers have visualized chloroplast RNA polymerase PEP in 3D, crucial for photosynthesis. The study unveils insights into its structure and function, essential for gene activation. This groundbreaking work aids understanding of photosynthesis evolution, potentially influencing future biotechnological applications.

Mar 20

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Image: A bushel of tomatoes at the CSHL Uplands Farm. Credit: CSHL

An evolutionary mystery 125 million years in the making

By Isabel Botany, News, Plant Science

Over 125 million years of evolution, plants like tomatoes and Arabidopsis thaliana have developed distinct genetic regulatory systems, influencing traits like fruit size. Researchers found mutating regulatory DNA around the CLV3 gene affects growth differently in each species. Understanding these…

Mar 19

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Image: The newly discovered plant Relictithismia kimotsukiensis probably diverged at an early stage in the evolution of the whole family and retains ancestral characteristics. This history is reflected in the plant’s name. Credit: SUETSUGU Kenji (CC BY)

Researchers discover a new plant species whose name tells a story

By Isabel Botany, News, Plant Science

In a botanical breakthrough, researchers unveil a new plant species, Relictithismia kimotsukiensis, discovered in Kimotsuki, Kagoshima Prefecture. Divergent from Tanuki-no-shokudai, it constitutes a new genus within the Thismiaceae family, signifying a rare find in Japan's well-explored botanical landscape. With environmental…

Mar 18

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Image: tropical forest. Credit: Antonios Ntoumas / Pixabay

The secret lives of roots: Tropical forest root systems are central to understanding the carbon stock change

By Isabel Forestry, News

Tropical forest roots play a crucial role in climate change dynamics, yet they're often overlooked. New research highlights the significance of understanding root function in tropical ecosystems. By integrating this knowledge into vegetation models, scientists aim to improve predictions of…

Mar 14

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Image: Syntrichia ruralis moss. Credit: Jenna T. B. Ekwealor

Drying Without Dying: Tracing Water Scarcity Coping Mechanisms from Mosses to Flowering Plants

By Isabel Botany, News, Plant Science

In a groundbreaking study, researchers unravel the evolutionary secrets behind plants' ability to survive harsh drought conditions. Exploring moss resilience mechanisms, akin to crop seed dormancy, sheds light on a 450-million-year-old adaptation. Insights could revolutionize crop resilience amidst climate change,…

Mar 13

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Image: Leaf with herbivores. Credit: Lisa Hülsmann

Overcrowding increases tree mortality, perhaps explaining higher biodiversity in tropical forests

By Isabel Forestry, News, Plant Science

New research reveals that tree mortality increases with overcrowding, especially in tropical forests. The study, involving 52 scientists worldwide, suggests specialized pathogens or herbivores as culprits. These findings shed light on why tropical forests harbor more species and underscore the…

Mar 11

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Image credit: Arabidopsis seedlings exposed to a combination of lack of water and high temperature. Salt stress has a similar effect on plant root growth. (Credits: Scott Hayes)

Increasing soil salinity: new discovery may help make crops more resilient

By Isabel News, Plant Science

Researchers discovered a protein that boosts root growth in saline soil, aiding plant resilience. The protein, ZAT6, acts as a backup for the hormone auxin in lateral root development, offering insights for breeding more resilient crops. Machine learning helped identify…

plant science

The scent of resistance

Natural tech for ‘dimming’ genes brings transformative potential to agriculture

Scientists predict the extinction risk for all the world’s plants with AI

Researchers succeed at generating 3D visualizations of chloroplasts’ copying machines

An evolutionary mystery 125 million years in the making

Researchers discover a new plant species whose name tells a story

The secret lives of roots: Tropical forest root systems are central to understanding the carbon stock change

Drying Without Dying: Tracing Water Scarcity Coping Mechanisms from Mosses to Flowering Plants

Overcrowding increases tree mortality, perhaps explaining higher biodiversity in tropical forests

Increasing soil salinity: new discovery may help make crops more resilient

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