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The origin of hybrid edible bananas (Viewpoint)
The origin of hybrid edible bananas Bananas and plantains (Musa spp.) provide a staple food for many millions of people living in the humid tropics. The
Growth & Development
Will the first artificial intelligence by inspired by plants?
I didn’t pick this up straight away from TED as I hadn’t watched it. I’ve not heard of plant neurobiology before.* After the…
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Canopy photosynthesis model with acclimation of protein distribution
Canopy photosynthesis model with acclimation of protein distribution Protein distribution through canopies influences net photosynthesis due to its effect on gross photosynthesis and respiration. By optimizing
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A functional–structural kiwifruit vine model
A functional–structural kiwifruit vine model Overcoming the vigorous growth of kiwifruit vines in order to channel carbohydrates into fruit is a major challenge for growers.
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Intercontinental colonization and Mediterranean radiations in Erodium
Intercontinental colonization and Mediterranean radiations in Erodium The genus Erodium is a common feature of Mediterranean climates throughout the world, but the Mediterranean Basin has significantly
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Modelling axis organogenesis in grapevine (PMA Special Issue)
Modelling axis organogenesis in grapevine (PMA Special Issue) Pallas et al. construct three plant growth models to improve the modelling of grapevine development and axis organogenesis
Plant Cuttings
Improving your image
Image: Lothar Schermelleh, Wikimedia Commons (adapted from Schermelleh et al., Science 320: 1332–1336). Gene sequences are all very well. But even the most committed of
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Glyphosate drift and transgene gene flow in Brassica
Glyphosate drift and transgene gene flow in Brassica Drift of herbicides beyond field boundaries may function as a selective agent contributing to increased persistence of escaped
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Root–shoot responses during competition
Root–shoot responses during competition Plant competition studies are restricted by the difficulty of quantifying root systems of competitors. Robinson et al. apply a new approach
Growth & Development
Almond flowering problem in Australia
This year’s almond crop in Australia, particularly the Nonpareil variety, experienced unusually light and patchy flowering. The cause of this issue, which may be related to premature defoliation from rust last harvest, is unclear.
Cells, Genes & Molecules
Silencing of tandem transgenes in potato
Silencing of tandem transgenes in potato Transgene expression stability is a critical point in applications of transgenic plants. Nocarova et al. study long-term changes in
Cells, Genes & Molecules
Wood-destroyer sequenced
The genome of the wood-degrading fungus Schizophyllum commune has been sequenced, offering insights into fungal biology and potential industrial applications.