Computational Models
A more realistic model of sucrose accumulation in sugarcane
Detailed kinetic modelling of sucrose translocation and metabolism captures the spatio-temporal evolution of the advection-diffusion-reaction system.
Growth & Development
Do Thoreau’s observations and herbarium records see the same changes in fruiting?
Thoreau’s last manuscript could help understand the future climate of New England.
Growth & Development
Embracing the variability within a single plant species: how and why we need to study it
Scientists present 28 recommendations for studying plant intraspecific trait variation.
Growth & Development
Above- and below-ground factors determine the effect of added nitrogen
Both light capture and phosphorous acquisition affected the success of nitrogen-enriched plants.
Growth & Development
Three new methods indicate that rising carbon dioxide reduces seedling respiration
Can new careful methods help us understand how plant respiration will be affected by rising carbon dioxide concentrations?
Close Encounters
Rare pictures of Rare-Earth Elements in live hyper-accumulating fern roots and shoots: silicon might play a role in detoxification
New X-raying method reveals how a fern accumulates rare-earth elements in its tissues
Growth & Development
Understanding the timing sequence of maize leaf development
Detailed information on the dynamics of leaf production and extension along a maize (Zea mays) shoot can improve crop model predictions.
Computational Models
Man vs machine: Which model is superior at predicting phenology?
A comparison of the performance of knowledge-based models, data-driven machine-learned models, and an ensemble of both.
Growth & Development
Nurse cushion plants show independent trait adaptation to differing habitats
More independence in trait adaptation may mean a greater leeway to adapt to changing climate.
Computational Models
Evaluating yield components leads to yield improvement
Yield dissection models in tomato identify promising yield components and corresponding QTLs.
Growth & Development
Root hairs more important than root exudate in rhizosheath formation
Exudates did bind soil to the roots, but were unable to compensate for the absence of root hairs.
Ecosystems
Historical angle important in centre-periphery approaches to species performance
Accounting for the historical range can help explain trait variation in some cases.