Heterostyly, a floral polymorphism where a species produces two or three distinct flower types with reciprocal arrangements ...

Scientists have shown that two previously separate modes of plant branching regulation can be connected, revealing the most ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. When an animal is born or when a plant sprouts, the new organism has ...

Plant biotechnology has revolutionised our ability to enhance crop performance, conserve endangered species and understand the intricate genetic architectures underlying plant diversity. This field ...

Root-knot nematodes pose a significant threat to agriculture, infecting a wide range of crops and causing billions of dollars in losses annually. These parasites induce the formation of galls on plant ...

A study, published in the journal Frontiers in Genome Editing, outlines a method for editing single plant cells from sterile ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Genes thought to allow plants to accumulate large amounts of metal in their tissues have been identified and cloned by a Purdue University scientist. The finding is expected to ...

Anderson J., Delseny M., Fregene M., Jorge V., Mba C., Lopez C., Restrepo C., Piegu B., Verdier V., Cooke R., Tohme J., Horvath D. 2004. An EST Resource for Cassava ...

Stay up to date on the latest science with Brush Up Summaries. “Molecular farming started out with transgenic plants,” said Rybicki. Scientists developed several strategies to produce transgenic ...

"From the cells of aquatic algae to the majestic redwoods towering 100 metres above the California coast, the history of plant evolution has been one of increasing complexity. The underlying rationale ...

In an interview with The Daily Pennsylvanian, Morris Arboretum Executive Director William Cullina said the lab fills a ...