Plants can produce energy-rich biomass with the help of light, water, and carbon dioxide. This…
Browsing: Plant Science
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.
Carbon nanotubes embedded in leaves detect chemical signals that are produced when a plant is…
Researchers discover the evolutionary origins of the cat attractant nepetalactone. Catmint, also known as catnip,…
Lasers and vibrations reliably assess individual fruits’ ripeness Test could reduce waste by 10% and…
Findings have implications for increasing plant nitrogen use efficiency, reducing reliance on fertilizers. Plant scientists…
Scientists uncover how oral secretions of the cotton leaf worm trigger defense responses in a…
Researchers working on molecular-level responses in crops have taken a step closer to their goal…
Greater tropical rainfall may increase microbes’ release of CO2 from soils into air. A study…
Researchers have discovered an ancient plant species whose reproductive biology captures the evolution from one…
CABI has led a team of scientists on new research which reveals that a humble…
A group of trees that grow fast, live long lives and reproduce slowly account for…
A new global study reveals the extent to which high-yielding rice varieties favored in the…
Tropical forest ecosystems are an important part of the global carbon cycle as they take…
Study reveals a mechanism that plants can use to dissipate excess sunlight as heat. For…
Nutritious and safe crops would be a dietary supplement to assist long-distance space missions. Astronauts…
First Evidence of Rare Amino Acid in Plants Researchers at the Leibniz-Institute for Food Systems…
The shape and growth of plant cells may not rely on increased fluidic pressure, or…
Virginia Tech paleontologists have made a remarkable discovery in China: 1 billion-year-old micro-fossils of green…