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Category: Cells, Genes & Molecules

Cells, Genes & Molecules Computational Models

Is photorespiration necessary for photosynthesis?

Modelling unveils the role of photorespiration in stabilizing the Calvin cycle.

by Rachel ShekarFebruary 7, 2023February 7, 2023
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Cells, Genes & Molecules

The travel of Costa Rican palms revealed by their genetic footprints

Genetic analysis of a popular Costa Rican palm suggests that its genetic diversity could suffer from human action.

by Fi GennuFebruary 6, 2023February 6, 2023
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Cells, Genes & Molecules

Success tastes like something else for a high-altitude pitcher plant

Hunting at high altitude, where the insects are few, can be difficult. Quite a few pitcher plants prefer to wait for a delivery.

by Fi GennuJanuary 30, 2023January 30, 2023
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Cells, Genes & Molecules

Does the fungus Botrytis cinerea break plants with a sledgehammer or a series of specialised tools?

The fungus Botrytis cinerea can infect many plants, but how can it get past so many different defences? Does it have a variety of tools or one highly effective tool?

by Alun SaltJanuary 17, 2023January 17, 2023
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Cells, Genes & Molecules

How does the corpse flower’s scent change over time?

The Titan arum produces a smell like rotting flesh. Now botanists have analysed the chemicals and found that the smell changes over the two days that the plant flowers.

by Alun SaltJanuary 11, 2023January 11, 2023
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Cells, Genes & Molecules Ecosystems

Streetlamps create an artificial summer for urban trees

The long days of summer are stretching into winter, with LED street lights replacing the retreating sun.

by Alun SaltJanuary 3, 2023January 3, 2023
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Cells, Genes & Molecules

Photosynthesis signals revealed

Plant cell communications could help cure cancer in humans.

by EurekalertDecember 22, 2022December 22, 2022
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Cells, Genes & Molecules Computational Models Growth & Development

Why is active carbon storage being ignored by modelers?

Active carbon pools need to be included for accurate simulation of plant growth patterns under fluctuating environments.

by Rachel ShekarDecember 21, 2022December 21, 2022
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Cells, Genes & Molecules Computational Models in silico Plants

Jet lagged plants pave the way to first digital plant

by Eurekalert, Dale MayleaDecember 7, 2022December 7, 2022
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Cells, Genes & Molecules Plants & People

Your lawn can identify the traces of vehicle pollution

Mobile and plant-based measurements of fossil fuel CO2 can help quantify decarbonization progress in cities

by Eurekalert, Dale MayleaDecember 5, 2022December 5, 2022
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Cells, Genes & Molecules

Image library of plant tissues

Looking for pictures of plant anatomies? Check it the rich image library of plant pictures from the Berkshire Community College.

by Guillaume LobetDecember 1, 2022December 1, 2022
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Cells, Genes & Molecules In Brief

Guided tour of plant anatomies

If you are looking for a guided tour in the world of plant anatomies, search no more and check out the Twitter threads from Adrien Luyckx, from UCLouvain.

by Guillaume LobetNovember 29, 2022November 29, 2022
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Annals of Botany Cells, Genes & Molecules

To make a fine wine, you need to kill some dinosaurs

The event that killed off the dinosaurs had a huge impact on the Vitaceae family, the plant family that includes the wine grape.

by Renata CantoroNovember 25, 2022November 24, 2022
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Cells, Genes & Molecules In Brief

Attracting bees is not always a smooth process for plants

Cambridge researchers have shown that plants can regulate the chemistry of their petal surface to create iridescent signals visible to bees.

by Eurekalert, Dale MayleaNovember 24, 2022November 25, 2022
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