Plant science, also known as botany, is the scientific study of plants, encompassing their physiology, structure, genetics, ecology, distribution, classification, and economic importance. This broad field aims to understand how plants function, from the molecular level within cells up to the role of plants in ecosystems. Researchers in plant science study various aspects such as the way plants produce energy through photosynthesis, how they grow and develop, and how they interact with their environment including other organisms. This knowledge is crucial for addressing practical challenges such as enhancing crop yield, sustainability in agriculture, and conservation of natural resources. Plant science also explores the use of plants in environmental management and biotechnology, such as biofuel production or phytoremediation, the use of plants to clean up pollutants. Advances in genetic engineering and biotechnology further enhance the role of plant science in improving food security and developing sustainable agricultural practices amid changing climatic conditions.
Researchers have found that zinc significantly influences the nitrogen fixation process in legumes, a discovery that could transform legume-based agriculture. Climate change, drought, increased temperature,…
Researchers optimized sugarcane’s leaf angle using CRISPR gene editing, enhancing its sunlight absorption. Sugarcane ranks as the top crop globally in terms of biomass yield,…
Research indicates that frequent mowing of Solanum elaeagnifolium enhances its defensive traits, making it more resilient and potentially a superweed. The study highlights the necessity…
The Tmesipteris oblanceolata fern sets a new record for the largest genome, impacting plant growth and adaptation insights. A New Caledonian fern species was awarded…
New research led by the University of Exeter shows that azole antifungals trigger self-destruction in fungal pathogens by inhibiting ergosterol production, potentially aiding efforts to…
New research has revealed that the hydraulic systems of plants generate a streaming electric potential in sync with their circadian rhythms, presenting innovative opportunities for…
An unusual surge in plant productivity may signal impending severe soil water loss. NASA satellites track this subtle glow, offering early warnings of potential flash…
Researchers have uncovered the mechanism of a crucial enzyme, described as “hidden in nature’s blueprint,” illuminating how cells control key processes in carbon fixation, a…
New study uses 3D printing and genetically modified plant cells to create complex, self-repairing materials that could revolutionize biomanufacturing and construction. Scientists are harnessing cells…
A unique partnership at Salk leverages the deep learning software known as SLEAP to study plant characteristics, speeding up the development of plants that can…
Researchers from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have developed new, highly flexible sensors capable of monitoring and transmitting data on plant growth autonomously, according to…
Researchers have published a simple trick that improves the accuracy of techniques that help us understand how external variables – such as temperature – affect…
The rapidly expanding aquatic fern possesses the nutritional profile necessary to act as a crucial food source in post-disaster scenarios and could be relevant now….
Spruce, pine, fir, and additional varieties of trees dominate the chilly expanses of territory that stretch across North America, northern Europe, and Russia, forming a…
Recent research reveals that plants employ their internal circadian rhythms to adapt to fluctuations in water availability and salt levels, presenting a novel strategy for…
Early mapping of potato blight in the USA offers insights into the disease’s initial spread and contemporary theories on its causes and remedies before reaching…
Text analytics revealed new insights into the spread of Phytophthora infestans, from its historical impact on the Irish potato famine to its modern presence. This…
IMA peptides in legumes enhance iron acquisition for nitrogen fixation, offering insights into sustainable agriculture practices. Leguminous plants have a mechanism (rhizobial symbiosis) to efficiently…