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Grapes, mind the (cell wall) barricades against grey mould!

Grape cell walls could explain their susceptibility to fungal disease.

by Juniper KissJuly 16, 2021July 26, 2021
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Cells, Genes & Molecules

The broken remains of pectin give clues to the culprit

By tracking how cell walls were loosened, a team has been able to show which enzyme is helping fruit ripen.

by Fi GennuJune 23, 2021June 23, 2021
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Cells, Genes & Molecules

The tale of extensins: do these proteins protect plant roots against pathogens?

Scientists share viewpoints on the role of glycoproteins in cell wall network

by Juniper KissApril 14, 2021April 14, 2021
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Cells, Genes & Molecules

Dissecting growth responses to gravity and light in poplar trees

Can a new isotropic light device lead to a better understanding of molecular responses to gravitational stimuli?

by William SalterMarch 22, 2021March 22, 2021
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Cells, Genes & Molecules

Thicker leaves, thicker cell walls, low mesophyll conductance

Do differences in structure and anatomy impact mesophyll conductance and photosynthesis of rice leaves?

by William SalterSeptember 17, 2020September 17, 2020
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Cells, Genes & Molecules Growth & Development

Microscopes and roots: investigating whether cell wall thickenings are phi (Φ) or “C” shaped

Noccaea caerulescens has some tricks that help it cope with heavy metals.

by Juniper KissMay 4, 2020May 5, 2020
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Growth & Development

A close-up view of Cardmine hirsuta’s flight jacket

by Fi GennuMarch 21, 2020March 20, 2020
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Cells, Genes & Molecules

Lichen algae remodel their cell walls in response to drying

Lichen algae respond to desiccation with both a controlled collapse of their cell walls and a bit of biochemical remodelling.

by Erin ZimmermanJanuary 31, 2020January 30, 2020
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Miscanthus in China
Annals of Botany News in Focus

Growing biofuels in marginal land

A problem with growing biofuels is that they can take land needed for food. What happens when you start growing biofuels on marginal land where food crops are not possible?

by Fi GennuOctober 30, 2019October 30, 2019
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Annals of Botany News in Brief

Role of extensin arabinosylation in root defence

by Alex AssiryAugust 26, 2019August 23, 2019
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wheat field
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Climate Change and Carbon Sequestration in Soils: Can Phytoliths Help?

by Martin HodsonJuly 31, 2019July 31, 2019
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Annals of Botany News in Brief

Functional and chemical characterization of XAF

by Fi GennuJune 10, 2019June 10, 2019
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Cross-sections of legume leaves
Annals of Botany News in Brief

Sink-source imbalance and down-regulation of photosynthesis

by Alex AssiryMarch 27, 2019March 18, 2019
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Apple and cells
Annals of Botany News in Brief

Arabinogalactan proteins (AGPs) and pectins in apple fruits during postharvest storage

by Alex AssiryFebruary 20, 2019February 18, 2019
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