A study by the University of Göttingen on Mesotaenium endlicherianum, an alga closely related to land plants, revealed crucial genetic insights. By analyzing the alga’s…
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Cranberries, domesticated about 200 years ago in the U.S., have unique cultivation and genetic traits. They are a Thanksgiving staple due to their harvest season…
New research on cycads, ancient plants from the Mesozoic Era, reveals that their survival into the modern era can be attributed to a symbiotic relationship…
Kale varieties with curly leaves produce more mustard oil glycosides at low temperatures. Credit: University of Oldenburg / Ute Kehse Researchers from Oldenburg and Bremen…
UConn undergraduates mapped the DNA of the endangered butternut tree as part of a broader initiative to study overlooked endangered species. The research offers insights…
Brazilian scientists analyzed the typical soil composition resulting from native management with the aim of developing biotech applications for more effective restoration of degraded areas.…
For millennia, evolution naturally mutated tomatoes, with humans later selecting preferred traits. Now, CRISPR genome editing allows even more precise changes. Researchers at Cold Spring…
Scientists have visualized how plants communicate using volatile organic compounds (VOCs) when under threat, a phenomenon first identified in 1983. The team discovered that plants…
Researchers scrutinized claims made in two popular books about trees having human-like traits and emotions. Published in Trends in Plant Science, their findings challenge many…
Balanophora shed one-third of its genes as it evolved into an uber-streamlined parasitic plant, according to new research by a team led by scientists at…
Recent research on 600+ carrot varieties has identified three recessive genes responsible for the orange color. The study provides insights into carrot domestication, its history,…
Cabbage white caterpillar eating an oilseed rape plant. Credit: Benjamin Fuchs, University of Turku Researchers inoculated rapeseed plants with a speciesA species is a group…
Recent research used a database to study over 2900 orchid species, highlighting their diverse and specialized pollination strategies, including high reliance on deceit. While orchids…
Image of fruit belonging to Palaeophytocrene chicoensis. The Sierra College Museum of Natural History is the permanent repository for this fossil. Credit: Brian Atkinson An…
Researchers at Tel Aviv University have recorded and analyzed ultrasonic sounds emitted by plants for the first time. The study found that plants emit specific…
Ants are one of the most prevalent insects on Earth, with over 14,000 species and an estimated population of over four quadrillion. In a recent…
An international panel of scientists has identified 100 important questions facing plant science in order to tackle global challenges such as climate change, biodiversity crises,…
New research published in the journal New Phytologist suggests that blocking a negative regulator gene called RRS1 (Robust Root System 1) can enhance root growth…
Section of a seed of Arabidopsis thaliana, a model organism widely used in plant sciences. Credit: UNIGE / Sylvain Loubéry Researchers have discovered the mechanisms…
As the moniker fairy lantern denotes, it looks like a tiny lantern that illuminates the dark forest floor. Credit: Kenji Suetsugu Green leaves and the…