Growth & Development
Plants Adapt to Plastic-Polluted Soil
Microplastics in soil affect plant growth and root behaviour in unexpected ways.
Growth & Development
Hidden Laboratories of Plant Diversity in Botanic Gardens
Plant collections in gardens may reveal secrets of global plant adaptation.
Growth & Development
Plants Still Benefit from Extra Carbon Dioxide Even Under Stress
Higher carbon dioxide levels boost plant growth, even when combined with drought or heat stress.
Growth & Development
Sorghum Roots Adapt to Thrive in Low-Phosphorus Soils
New research reveals how sorghum roots change shape to scavenge for scarce phosphorus, potentially helping breed more resilient crops.
Growth & Development
How Could Plants Grow Under the Light of Different Suns?
Different stars could dramatically influence how photosynthesis evolves on distant planets.
Growth & Development
Heatwaves Spell Trouble for Plant Romance
Extreme heat dramatically reduces plant reproduction by hampering pollen production and viability.
Growth & Development
Seeds Travel Furthest When They Travel Light
Plant traits, especially seed size, significantly influence how far birds can disperse seeds.
Growth & Development
Algae Perform Photosynthetic Manoeuvres In The Dark
Arctic microalgae can grow in light levels 100 times lower than previously thought.
Computational Models
Optimizing Soybean Production in the Southern Cone
A new interactive tool is helping South American soybean growers make smarter planting decisions.
Growth & Development
The science behind chia: a journey into its nutritional power
Scientists are studying chia seeds closely using genetics to understand what makes them so healthy, hoping to use that knowledge to make chia and other foods healthier.
Cells, Genes & Molecules
RIPE team models connection between enzyme activity and yields for the first time
New model connects dynamic enzyme activity of photosynthesis with whole canopy growth and yield for soybean.
Computational Models
Computer Modeling Reveals Complexity Behind Phenotype-Yield Relationship in Soybean
There is a complex relationship between leaf area index and yield, which is influenced by an intricate interplay of genetic, environmental, and management factors.