Genetically Modified Poplars, an Answer to the Isoprene Abundance in Plantations

Medicine & Technology Jan 09, 2020

Poplars are harvested for biomass production and pulp and paper and even timber. However, planting a lot of poplars ironically contribute to greenhouse gases.

Water Lily Genome, A Window to Angiosperm Evolution

Jan 07, 2020

To further understand how seed-bearing vascular plants came to be, scientists from Pennsylvania State University led an international team in conducting an experiment on the genome of the water lily.

Animal and Plants in the Ghetto: How Rare Species Organize Groups to Survive

Dec 24, 2019

According to the researchers, these organizations can be the reason behind the survival of rare species since it allows them to avoid the pressure of competing against abundant species.

A Group of Scientists Suggest that Plants Feel Pain

Dec 18, 2019

According to researchers from Tel Aviv University, plants can feel pain and they send out ultrasonic sounds when they experience environmental stress

Cytochrome b6f is the Key in Maximizing Photosynthesis for Greater Yield in Important Crops

Nov 15, 2019

Creating new models like this helps researchers see that the cytochrome b6f taps into the electrical currents around it to power up protons—much like plugging in a rechargeable battery.

Biotechnology helps scientists develop full efficacy to a vine's anti-tumor activities.

Nov 11, 2019

The research team from the University of Ribeirao Preto and Federal University of Sao Carlo brought into focus the two species of Cat's Claw and harnessed its alkaloids to produce a more potent weapon against tumors.

Scientist Attempts to Debunk the Growing Trend of Plant Neurology

Aug 13, 2019

Plant biologist says that plant consciousness is evolutionarily impossible.

Dragonflies for Mosquito Control

Jun 19, 2019

A list of 10 plants that attract dragonflies for mosquito control.

Making Natural Products in an Unnatural Way

Jun 12, 2019

The team have been able to create a synthetic metabolic pathway that will allow scientists to access these essential compounds in a controlled and efficient way

Pollinators: What’s All the Buzz About?

Jun 12, 2019

Our food production depends heavily on pollinators.

Plant Scientists Discover Gene that Can Potentially Increase Crop Yields

Jun 11, 2019

Researchers have brought this goal a step closer by finding Phloem Unloading Modulator (PLM), a new gene that affects nutrient trafficking by altering the channels connecting neighboring plant cells called plasmodesmata

Plant Blindness May Lead To Disastrous Consequences

May 04, 2019

A phenomenon scientists refer to as “Plant Blindness” meant that people forget to express appreciation to the flora around us and this could lead to disastrous effect not only on the environment but on human health as well.

Scientists Discovered the Importance of Wax for Plants Survival in the Desert

Apr 29, 2019

The colocynth manages to make its leaf up to 15 degrees more cooling than the desert air

Plants Have Incredible 'Brains' That Are Actually cells

Jun 06, 2017

Scientists have proved that just like humans and animals, even plants have brains. A recent study shows that a group of cells act as the brains of plants responsible for decision-making during germination.

Improved Genome Of Spinach Plants Discovered By Researchers

May 25, 2017

Breeders could improve spinach genome more as researchers conducted genome sequencing in spinach plants.