Computational Models Improving crop modeling using machine learning Integration of machine learning and crop modelling can optimize predictions of plant growth and yield. Rachel Shekar 30 Sep 2022
Computational Models Autonomous construction of 3D leaves An assessment of deep generative networks in creating realistic 3D data Rachel Shekar 08 Sep 2022
Computational Models Modelling perennial grass phenology Predicting phenology can provide insight into better management. Rachel Shekar 31 Aug 2022
Cells, Genes & Molecules Increased soybean yields finally achieved Bioengineering boosts photosynthesis and increases yields in food crops for the first time ever. Rachel Shekar 18 Aug 2022
Growth & Development Tree buds need cosy blankets for the spring rather than the winter It may be that buds in winter are ‘on pause’ and they are in fact prepared to protect their contents in the changeable spring weather. Juniper Kiss 13 Jul 2022
Computational Models Using models to optimize planting density The closeness of plants affects architectural plasticity and carbon uptake. Rachel Shekar 11 Jul 2022
Growth & Development Modelling phenomics data for temperature response Using computational models to overcome the shortcomings of high throughput phenotyping field data. Rachel Shekar 02 Jun 2022
Growth & Development Botanists have discovered the world’s largest plant in what should be one of the world’s least plant-friendly environments Botanists have discovered the world’s largest plant in Shark Bay, but Shark Bay is unusually salty – so how could a plant thrive there? Alun Salt 01 Jun 2022
Computational Models Find and compare the different tools available for your research in plant science The Quantitative Plant website is a comprehensive database of public datasets for plant phenotyping, image analysis software tools and models for plants. Rachel Shekar 31 May 2022
Growth & Development How Do Seeds Save for a Rainy Day? Timing is everything. For seeds it’s a matter of life or death. Carlos A. Ordóñez-Parra 30 May 2022