The reason domesticated lentils are fussy about their lighting is in their genes
A comparison with wild lentils highlights how gene expression varies when light shifts from red to near infra-red light.
Cells, Genes & Molecules
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Plants can become less uniform by duplicating their genome
Though the experiment was limited to two genotypes of a single species, these findings support the idea that whole genome duplication can indeed increase plasticity.
The broken remains of pectin give clues to the culprit
By tracking how cell walls were loosened, a team has been able to show which enzyme is helping fruit ripen.
Explorando el uso de árboles genéticamente modificados (GM) para combatir enfermedades en cítricos en Argentina
Junto con otros investigadores, estamos utilizando métodos genéticos novedosos para que en tu cocina sigas teniendo limas, naranjas y otros cítricos.
Exploring the use of genetically modified trees to combat diseases in citrus in Argentina
Among other scientists, we are using novel genetic methods to keep limes, oranges and other citrus in your kitchen.
New AoBP section, Molecular Function and Environment
The new section of the open-access non-profit journal AoBP will focus on molecular functioning of plants in their natural environment.
Carex angustisquama‘s extreme life style keeps it a distinct species
It’s the hostile habitat that keeps these Carex plants together as a species.
Las “redes sociales” de las mitocondrias de las plantas
Las mitocondrias de las plantas interactúan como en una red social para compartir información crucial para su adecuado funcionamiento.
The “social networks” of plant mitochondria
Plant mitochondria interact with each other using social networks to share crucial information for their proper functioning.
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