“Mystery plant” from the Amazon declared a new species after nearly 50 years of flummoxing…
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Plant Science is the study of plants, from their cellular structure and genetic makeup to their roles in ecosystems and global agriculture. This field encompasses botany, plant physiology, ecology, and biotechnology, focusing on how plants grow, interact with their environment, and respond to stressors like climate change and disease. Research in plant science drives innovations in sustainable farming, biofuels, and environmental conservation, while also revealing the intricate ways plants support life on Earth. As the climate shifts and food demands rise, breakthroughs in plant science are more crucial than ever.
A new method uses autofluorescence and simple fixatives to image plant cells without stains, making…
Antabactin, a new chemical developed at UC Riverside, blocks a plant’s drought hormone to trigger…
Wearable Plant Sensor for Disease Detection Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed a…
A new laser imaging technique reveals how water flows inside plant roots, opening the door…
Scientists ID Sterol Essential for Oil Accumulation in Plants Scientists seeking to unravel the details…
A Stanford study used a new system to track reproductive complexity and found that modern…
Zombie plants, witches’ brooms and the curse that might contain a cure. A newly discovered…
New research from Virginia Tech reveals that rain may be a significant but overlooked source…
Plant roots and animal embryos rely on the same chemical for successful development. What do…
The Bacteria Can Double the Amount of Protein Released From Pollen Newly published, first-of-its-kind research…
Gamma radiation on Mars renders surface greenhouses ineffective, pushing researchers to explore underground farming for…
Researchers from Nara Institute of Science and Technology and Nanjing University find that KNUCKLES, a…
A 3D fossil reconstruction shows that the earliest roots evolved through a branching process unseen…
Early Land Plants Evolved From Freshwater Algae, Fossils Reveal The world may need to start…
A team of scientists at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign developed a bioprocess using engineered…
First new carnivorous plant identified by botanists in 20 years. The delicate stalk and pretty…
A major genomic study of cacao trees revealed that structural variants, though mostly detrimental, play…