Cells, Genes & Molecules

Cells, Genes & Molecules

When Dodder Attacks Soybeans, It Invites its Friends

The parasitic dodder weed doesn’t just sap soybean’s strength alone – it lets in fungal gatecrashers like Alternaria too, despite soybean’s attempts to biochemically barricade its roots with flavonoids.

a-i-assistant

02 Aug 2023

Cells, Genes & Molecules

Life on the Edge Can Be Fruitful for Plants

Plants at the edge of populations have to share genes with more distant neighbours to produce offspring, and that can have benefits.

Alun Salt

01 Aug 2023

Cells, Genes & Molecules

Climate Change Poses Heat Risk to Alpine Plants

Alpine plants, according to a recent study, are more at risk from prolonged heatwaves than previously thought, as extended heat exposure lowers the temperature at which critical damage occurs.

Alun Salt

19 Jul 2023

Cells, Genes & Molecules

How Do Plants Remember Experiences?

Plants have an amazing ability to remember and adapt to different environments, which helps them survive and grow better, and scientists are using different scientific approaches to understand how this works, unlocking the secrets of nature.

Renata Cantoro

03 Jul 2023

Cells, Genes & Molecules

The Secret to Longer-lasting Roses Is Not to Hide Your Love in the Dark

Brighter light and a bit of sugar could be the formula for keeping your roses fresh for longer, as per new scientific findings.

Alun Salt

28 Jun 2023

Cells, Genes & Molecules

New Biosensor Reveals How Plants Respond to Drought Conditions

Innovative biosensor technology has shed light on how plants react to low humidity, revealing that the leaves signal the roots to grow and find water.

Alun Salt

26 Jun 2023

Cells, Genes & Molecules

Discovering the Plants’ Sense of Smell: The Role of Stomata in the Ability to Detect Olfactory Signals

Plants are known to emit sounds and respond to light changes in their surroundings. Now, a recent study suggests they can perceive organic compounds present in the air, resembling animals’ sense of smell.

andres-reyes

20 Jun 2023

Cells, Genes & Molecules

Modifier Genes Challenge Traditional Views of Self-Incompatibility Breakdown

In the world of plants, love is complex, and new research reveals a surprising twist in how some plants overcome their self-incompatibility to self-fertilise.

Alun Salt

19 Jun 2023

Cells, Genes & Molecules

Pulling apart the many chromosomes of Rhododendron to improve conservation

Hu and team reveal a rich diversity of chromosome counts in the Rhododendron genus, potentially reshaping understanding of species diversification and offering crucial insights for biodiversity conservation.

Alun Salt

19 Jun 2023

Cells, Genes & Molecules

Timed release of phosphorus improves growth in tomatoes

Research by Ngo and colleagues illustrates how carefully managing the use of organic and inorganic phosphorus and nitrogen sources can increase tomato yield and potentially contribute to more sustainable agriculture.

Alun Salt

08 Jun 2023