Cells, Genes & Molecules
New research shows Antarctic moss can grow and survive in freezing, harsh conditions by using special fats that keep its cells flexible, helping it cope with extreme cold and other stresses.
Cells, Genes & Molecules
A mutation affecting mitochondrial efficiency of carnivorous plants’ cells helps them survive but also causes their DNA to get smaller over time, making their genomes some of the tiniest in the plant world.
Cells, Genes & Molecules
Plant seeds stored long-term naturally evolve, but seed banks remain crucial for preserving crop diversity.
Cells, Genes & Molecules
Surprising new findings about what’s on the menu for meat-eating plants.
Cells, Genes & Molecules
Warming temperatures alter how flowers smell, changing relationships with pollinators and pests.
Cells, Genes & Molecules
Plant food made from seaweed changes how genes work, making plants bloom sooner.
Cells, Genes & Molecules
A new study reveals unexpected nighttime scent patterns in daffodils, challenging pollination theories.
Cells, Genes & Molecules
Scientists have engineered wheat plants with stronger immune systems to better fight off devastating fungal diseases.
Cells, Genes & Molecules
Fluorescent nectar discovered in mammal-pollinated plants, challenging previous assumptions about its role in pollination.
Cells, Genes & Molecules
Elevated carbon dioxide alters oak pollen nutrients, potentially limiting phosphorus availability for bees in future climates.
Cells, Genes & Molecules
Recent research emphasizes the critical role of photoprotection mechanisms in helping plants cope with excess light, which can impair photosynthesis.
Cells, Genes & Molecules
A plant’s clever mix of cloning and sex helps it thrive in challenging environments.