Unlocking how soybeans thrive in phosphorus-poor soils could revolutionise our approach to sustainable agriculture.
Category - Cells, Genes & Molecules
Fi Gennu
Scientists are unlocking the secrets of water efficient faba beans
A new study provides insight into the physiological and genetic control of transpiration in faba bean and opportunities for marker-assisted selection to improve its performance in water-limited environments.
Sarah Covshoff
Hybrid Douglas-Fir Trees Hold the Key to Climate Change Adaptation
Hybrid Douglas-fir trees, with mixed ancestry from coastal and interior varieties, may offer greater resilience to climate change due to their higher water use efficiency and heat tolerance, making them a better choice...
New Research Warns of Increased Nitrous Oxide Emissions from Alpine Meadows Due to Climate Warming and Land Reclamation
Warming temperatures and land reclamation are causing a significant increase in harmful greenhouse gas emissions from alpine meadows, intensifying the effects of climate change.
Dale Maylea
Pitcher Plants Lure Prey with Intricate Scents, Study Finds
The odour profiles of carnivorous pitcher plants play a major role in attracting specific prey, according to new research.
The Curious Coordination of Mangroves, the Climate and Leaf Anatomy
When tackling extreme environments, mangroves don't play by the same rules as most other plants.
Researchers uncover how an enzyme helps a sundew digest its victim’s DNA
Researchers have uncovered the unique structure and function of the S1-type nuclease enzyme DAN1 in the Lance-leaved sundew, Drosera adelae, which aids the carnivorous plant in breaking down prey for nutrient absorption.
Environmental DNA Technique Sheds New Light on Pollinator Monitoring
A study reveals how environmental DNA can help monitor and conserve our vital pollinators.
Study Develops Herbicide-Resistant Super Basmati Rice Using CRISPR-Cas9
The new strain of rice could help farmers save labour and water resources while combating weed infestations.
What drives cambium development?
Using a mathematical model to test a proposed cambial cell division feedback loop.
Rachel Shekar
Unlocking the secret to breeding high yielding protein-rich wheat
Models enable the optimization of multiple trait trade-offs.
Botanical genomics to boost sustainable agriculture: the case of faba bean
Since the release of the first plant genome in 2000, the field of next-generation sequencing applied to botanical species has bloomed and expanded from model organism (Arabidopsis thaliana) to crops, thus becoming a...
Michela Osnato
Feral Crops: The Untapped Potential to Boost Food Security Amid Climate Change
Scientists are exploring a new way to improve food security in the face of climate change by studying "feral crops" - wild plants that have escaped cultivation and continue to thrive without human intervention.
Nanoplastics threaten plants’ ability to clean up industrial waste
Water Hyacinths can help clean up polluted water when grown in artificial wetlands, but nanoplastic pollution could dramatically reduce their efficiency.
