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Feb 11

Image: Example image and creation of the ground-truth data used for machine learning. Credit: Current Biology (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.cub.2024.11.021

New discovery on how plants detect light and grow could result in more resilient crops

By Isabel News, Plant Science

Researchers discovered that different photoreceptors control distinct regions of a seedling’s stem. The photoreceptor cry1 reserves energy for later elongation, helping plants reemerge if buried. Using machine learning and genetic editing, the team’s findings could inform crop innovation, making plants…

Feb 05

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Image: Almond plantation in bloom in Australia. Credit: Wiebke Kämper

Pollinators, pollen and varieties determine fruit quality

By Isabel Agriculture, News, Plant Science

Pollinators boost both crop yield and quality, yet their species-specific behavior and crop distribution patterns are often overlooked. Researchers stress the need to enhance cross-pollination to improve nutrient content. Optimizing landscape design and plant variety interactions can maximize benefits for…

Feb 03

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Image: Postdoctoral research associate Samuel Eastman (left), 2024 Princeton graduate Kaeli Ficco (right), and their colleagues uncovered a mechanism by which soil bacteria can modulate plant immunity. Credit: Sameer A. Khan/Fotobuddy

These bacteria perform a trick that could keep plants healthy

By Isabel News, Plant Science

Scientists purified a bacterial enzyme to study its role in plant immunity suppression. Their findings suggest soil bacteria use similar enzymes to either aid plant growth or help pathogens evade detection. Understanding this balance could inform agricultural applications, ensuring plants…

Jan 31

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Image: Arabidopsis thaliana planted in laboratory for AT protenome research. Credit: Jucember /. Wikimedia

Metabolic engineering to increase the nutritional value of crops

By Isabel News, Plant Science

Scientists have successfully increased protein content in crops, even under high CO₂ conditions, by enhancing the serine biosynthesis pathway through genetic engineering. This breakthrough improves plant nutrition, reduces reliance on resource-intensive animal products, and supports sustainable diets. The research, involving…

Jan 29

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Image: Walnuts harvested at the Crain ranch in Los Molinos where Cooperative Extension and UC Davis professors were conducting research. Credit: UC Regents

Genetics of Alternating Sexes in Walnuts

By Isabel News, Plant Science

Scientists have uncovered a genetic mechanism in walnuts and their ancestors that has remained stable for 40 million years. Male-first or female-first flowering, balanced by a single genetic locus, parallels sex determination in animals. This evolutionary trait ensures genetic diversity,…

Jan 23

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Image: A tall stalk with purple and pink flowers in a grassy field under a cloudy sky. Credit: University of California - Riverside

An inexpensive fix for struggling wildflowers

By Isabel Botany, Climate change, News, Plant Science

Raking dead grass (thatch) helps native plants grow by improving light access, according to a study. In three-year tests, raking increased plant diversity, reduced invasive grasses, and boosted wildflowers. While it also raised some invasive wildflowers, raking offers a low-cost,…

Jan 20

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The Minimum Information about a Biosynthetic Gene cluster (MIBiG) database

By Isabel News, Plant Science, Research, SPS Network

Established in 2015 and recently updated, MIBiG sets a global standard for annotating biosynthetic gene clusters (BGCs) and their products. Its online, open-access database now catalogs ~2,500 pathways, with contributions from 288 scientists worldwide. Updates include verified entries, biosynthesis steps,…

Jan 15

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Image: tropical forest. Credit: Antonios Ntoumas / Pixabay

Land use in tropical regions: Biodiversity loss due to agricultural trade three times higher than thought

By Isabel Agriculture, News, Plant Science

Intensive land use for agriculture in tropical regions, driven by international trade, has caused over 90% of biodiversity loss since 1995, far exceeding previous estimates of 20-30%. Research using satellite data highlights hotspots like Brazil, Indonesia, and Madagascar. Solutions include…

Jan 09

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Image: Plant RNA-FM, believed to be the first AI model of its kind, has been developed by a collaboration between plant researchers at the John Innes Center and computer scientists at the University of Exeter. Credit: John Innes Center

AI model can translate the RNA language of plant life

By Isabel News, Plant Science

Scientists have developed PlantRNA-FM, an AI model that deciphers the genetic "language" of plants, analyzing RNA sequences and structures. Trained on data from 1,124 species, it predicts RNA functions and structural patterns. This breakthrough aids crop improvement, stress resilience, and…

Jan 07

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Image: Agricultural land near river confluences can help soak up water and slow down the advance of flooding during extreme weather events. Credit: Tokyo Metropolitan University

Agricultural land near where rivers meet can mitigate floods, study suggests

By Isabel Agriculture, News

Eco-DRR (Disaster Risk Reduction) leverages farmland to mitigate floods by storing excess water, reducing damage. Analysis of 1917 Japanese municipalities (2010–2018) revealed farmland near river confluences significantly reduces flood risk. This eco-friendly approach supports food security, biodiversity, and disaster mitigation,…

plant science

New discovery on how plants detect light and grow could result in more resilient crops

Pollinators, pollen and varieties determine fruit quality

These bacteria perform a trick that could keep plants healthy

Metabolic engineering to increase the nutritional value of crops

Genetics of Alternating Sexes in Walnuts

An inexpensive fix for struggling wildflowers

The Minimum Information about a Biosynthetic Gene cluster (MIBiG) database

Land use in tropical regions: Biodiversity loss due to agricultural trade three times higher than thought

AI model can translate the RNA language of plant life

Agricultural land near where rivers meet can mitigate floods, study suggests

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