Computational Models
1D light models as accurate are as 3D at estimating dry matter
Researchers compare trade-offs between simplicity and accuracy when modelling greenhouse cucumber canopies.
Growth & Development
Lobed stems in the evolution of Malvaceae
Non-cylindrical stems have evolved multiple times within climbing plants and are a common climbing mechanism, aiding the climbers in anchoring to other plants or surfaces in search of light.
Growth & Development
Morpho-anatomical affinities of three paleoendemic podocarp genera
Despite the probable extinction of closely related sister species and genera, and the evolution of morphological structures as adaptations to changing environmental conditions, they still share basic reproductive traits with other podocarps.
Cells, Genes & Molecules
Plant computational model explains how leaf veins develop
Polar auxin transport dynamics control vein patterning.
Growth & Development
Adaptada para matar: Cómo la planta jarro atrapa a su presa
Cuando se trata de plantas carnívoras, la Venus atrapamoscas, con sus rápidas “mandíbulas”, es la que más atención recibe. Las plantas del género Urticularia (conocidas en
Growth & Development
Spatial arrangement of stomata in Michelia
The spatial pattern of stomata is mainly caused by small-scale epidermal competition.
Growth & Development
Genetic control of height and branch number of Brassica napus at low Phosphorus
Candidate genes and favourable haplotypes may facilitate marker-based breeding efforts aimed at improving P use efficiency in B. napus.
Growth & Development
Floral development and vasculature of Eriocaulon (Eriocaulaceae)
Arthur de Lima Silva and colleagues present a hypothesis of floral evolution for the family, illustrating a shift from bisexuality to unisexuality and the evolution of nectaries in a complex monocot family, which can contribute to future studies on reproductive biology and floral evolution in other
Growth & Development
Tolerance to waterlogging in relay sown grain legume crops
How do lentil, faba bean, field pea and grass pea vary in their tolerance to waterlogging, hypoxia and anoxia?
Growth & Development
Most Australian shrubs have “sleepy seeds” and seed dormancy types might be driven by rainfall seasonality
Have you ever found it tricky to get some seeds to germinate? You might have wondered if it was the water, or the temperature, or the soil, or perhaps the seeds themselves that are the problem?
Computational Models
Building a better grapevine model
A new perennial fruit crop accurately depicts phenology, light interception, carbohydrate allocation and reserve dynamics, and yield components.
Cells, Genes & Molecules
Flowers grow less yellow without sulphur, and that could affect the pollinators that need to see them
Both Van Gogh and Nature like to use sulphur-derived pigments for flowers, but what happens when there’s not enough sulphur?