Articles tagged with Plant Physiology
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Chlorophyll fluorescence tracks photosynthesis rate, providing an 'optical window' for monitoring plant health. Recent advances enable estimation and imaging of SIF at ecosystem scales, paving the way for applications in precision agriculture and ecology.
In Ecuador's northwestern Andes, researchers from WSL and Aves y Conservation identified three new endemic orchid species, including Lepanthes microprosartima and Lepanthes caranqui. These rare species are threatened by habitat destruction and human activities, prompting conservation efforts to protect them.
Researchers have provided a detailed characterization of brain cortical cell diversity using Patch-seq technique. The study suggests that neurons within broad genetic families exhibit extensive anatomical and physiological diversity, highlighting the complexity of the brain's neural network.
A $10 million project will improve cassava's biomass and starch yield using metabolic engineering and genomics. The goal is to secure food supply for a growing world population, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa.
The Scandinavian Plant Physiology Society (SPPS) has renewed its partnership with Wiley over sixty years ago. The journal Physiologia Plantarum, an international thought leader in plant physiology, benefits from the collaboration. With a global focus and members from various countries, SPPS promotes experimental plant biology research.
Scientists at Virginia Tech and Purdue University have identified a distinct transporter, NUP1, used by tobacco plant cells for nicotine metabolism. This discovery provides new insight into the production of medicinal alkaloid compounds and could enable bioengineering of medicinal plants to produce optimal amounts.
Researchers analyze structure and physiology of trees as they grow, revealing how older, larger trees respond to environmental changes like CO2 levels and drought. The study sheds light on how these changes affect tree species distributions as the climate shifts.
Scientists have identified specific DNA fragments in tomatoes that influence their nutritional content and taste. By analyzing these fragments, researchers can develop targeted breeding strategies to create healthier and tastier tomatoes.
A Swedish research team has identified a protease that degrades the LHCII protein, which is responsible for the green color of leaves. This discovery sheds light on the plant's recycling process and how it prepares for winter.
Researchers found that plants grow more and longer secondary roots on the non-self side, suggesting a mechanism based on physiological coordination. This coordination might involve internal pulsing of hormonal or electrical signals that desynchronize when plants are separated.
The June issue of Plant Physiology features UCR's Center for Plant Cell Biology, which addresses fundamental questions in plant biology through interdisciplinary approaches. The center's work has significant implications for understanding plant cell function and responses to environmental changes.
Research by Professor Anurag Agrawal reveals that plants can detect the difference between various insect species and respond accordingly, adjusting their growth, behavior, and chemical defenses. In turn, insects adapt their phenotype and physiology to better digest the plant, highlighting a flexible co-evolutionary strategy.
Prominent plant scientists share their perspectives on genetically modified crops, exploring their potential to address world hunger and improve nutrition. The publication addresses concerns over safety, regulation, and social impact, offering a science-based understanding of the GMO controversy.