There is limited knowledge on how variation in plastic responses plays a role in determining plant competitiveness. To address this issue, Bongers et al. combine experimentations and simulation modelling to test...
Tag - shade avoidance
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A new angle on enhancing crop yield
For sunflowers a friend is not someone you can lean on - as Nigel Chaffey finds out.
Nigel Chaffey
Movements of sunflower and shade avoidance (Viewpoint)
The shade avoidance response, which may optimize CO2-assimilation, appears to be the ‘driving force’ behind these conspicuous plant movements.
Light quality, volatile emissions and plant–plant interactions
Mimicking the proximity of neighbouring plants using a supplemental far-red light treatment on plants.
AJ Cann