Tag

plant science Archives - Page 41 of 82 - The Global Plant Council

Researchers develop microscope to image microbes in soil and plants at micrometer scale

By | News, Plant Science, Research

Live imaging of microbes in soil would help scientists understand how soil microbial processes occur on the scale of micrometers, where microbial cells interact with minerals, organic matter, plant roots and other microorganisms. Because the soil environment is both heterogeneous and dynamic, these interactions may vary substantially within a small area and over short timescales.

Read More

Study finds that heavy metal-contaminated leafy greens turn purple

By | Agriculture, Fruits and Vegetables, News

Some might say you look a little green when you are sick. Leafy greens actually turn purple — although not obvious to the human eye, it can be seen through advanced hyperspectral imaging (different than purple varieties of some vegetables). Researchers discovered this color change in kale and basil stressed by cadmium, a heavy metal toxic to human and animal health.

Read More