Photosynthesis is a complex process, involving many pathways and puzzle pieces working together to keep the organism alive.
Plants & Animals
Apr 11, 2024
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In the fascinating world of plant biology, a study recently featured on the cover of The Plant Journal has been turning heads. The research delves into the intricate defense mechanisms of tomatoes against the notorious bacterial ...
Plants & Animals
Jan 9, 2024
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The plant cell walls represent the cellular basis for plant architecture and constitute the major component of plant biomass. Formation of multiple agronomic traits, e.g., plant height and mechanical force, largely depends ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Apr 17, 2023
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Understanding the role of a key protein in plant immunity could inform the development of crops that are resistant to multiple pathogens.
Molecular & Computational biology
Mar 27, 2023
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Photosynthesis is one of the most important chemical reactions, not just for plants but also for the entire world. The impact and thus the importance of photosynthesis can scarcely be underestimated. Thus, it makes sense ...
Biochemistry
Nov 21, 2022
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The devastation of mitochondrial diseases is felt by millions of people around the world, and about 1 in every 4,300 people in the United States.
Cell & Microbiology
Aug 17, 2022
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A gene which has profound effects on the production of seeds has been identified by researchers from the John Innes Centre. Gene-editing techniques helped to identify and explain the key gene, ZIP4, in wheat which is responsible ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Nov 8, 2021
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An impressive body of evidence published this week reveals the answer to a mystery that has puzzled plant scientists for more than 30 years: the role of the molecule suberin in the leaves of some of our most productive crops. ...
Plants & Animals
Mar 2, 2021
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A new study recently published in the Plant Biotechnology Journal demonstrates how site-directed mutagenesis can be achieved in virtually any wheat germplasm by intergeneric pollination of wheat with cas9/guide-RNA (gRNA)-transgenic ...
Biotechnology
Jul 22, 2020
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A new actor in the immune system of plants has been identified. KAUST scientists have identified the protein MAP4K4 is needed to mount proper defenses against environmental pathogens.
Biotechnology
Nov 26, 2019
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