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Plants have a cellular strategy to adapt to environmental changes, balancing growth and flowering responses through dynamic protein relationships. This adaptation allows for continuous flower production, increasing the chances of seed production in changing conditions.
A recent study mapped the evolutionary history of Asia-Pacific Balanophora species, revealing its retained plastids despite losing photosynthetic genes. This allows it to survive entirely as a parasite on specific tree roots, with some species producing seeds without fertilization.
Researchers have identified a specific pollen signal from the cabbage family that governs species recognition, allowing plants to recognize which pollen grains are compatible and reject others. This breakthrough could pave the way for new crop species with improved traits.
Researchers compared different drying conditions for seed rice using X-ray imaging, determining that germination potential and seed vigor are more affected by moisture content than temperature. The study found optimal drying parameters at 13-16% moisture and 122°F temperature, resulting in high germination rates and seed vigor.
A study found that ants can scare away pollinators like bees when defending plants with extrafloral nectaries, which are secretions that attract ants but not pollinators. However, plants with these glands on other locations had increased reproductive success.
Researchers at the Salk Institute have discovered a genetic mechanism that integrates light and temperature information to control flowering in plants. This genetic module, which acts as a coincidence detector, links blue light and low temperature signals to guide the switch to flowering.
Researchers found that soybean plants can pass on adaptive responses to stress across generations without changing their DNA. This phenomenon, known as transgenerational plasticity, can lead to improved defense against pests but also reduces yield and fitness.
Researchers studied pollinator-bee interactions in the Amazonvine, finding that temporal overlap affects plant fitness and flower size. Within-season mismatches between plants and pollinators can drive change in plant traits and influence evolutionary outcomes.
A recent study published in New Phytologist reveals a crucial gene necessary for plant reproductive structures. The gene, named SHOT GLASS, is found to regulate the development of air chambers and sexual organs in liverworts, a model organism for studying plant reproduction.
Researchers at the University of Missouri discovered that soybeans employ differential transpiration as a natural defense strategy to cool reproductive tissues under extreme weather conditions. This adaptation allows plants to save significant amounts of water while protecting their flowers and seed pods.
Research reveals that high temperatures and exposure to heavy metals reduce the frequency and pitch of non-flight wing vibrations in bees. This affects their communication, defense, and buzz-pollination abilities, which are crucial for plant reproduction and biodiversity.
Researchers developed an AI system to classify tiny powdery pollen grains produced by fir, spruce, and pine trees, enhancing speed and accuracy. The tool can aid allergy sufferers, urban planners, farmers, and wildlife conservation efforts.
Researchers have used CRISPR gene editing to study the regulation of the Unusual Floral Organs (UFO) gene in plants, uncovering the importance of conserved non-coding DNA sequences in controlling flower formation.
A recent study from the University of Guam found that cycad cotyledons contribute to successful seedling growth through photosynthesis. The research reveals a robust cotyledon strategy for improving seedling persistence and biodiversity in competitive forest communities.
A Dartmouth-led study reveals the fundamental genetic pathways and biological mechanisms behind the corpse flower's heat production and odorous chemicals. The researchers identify a new component of the corpse flower's odor, an organic chemical called putrescine, which is released when the plant blooms.
Venkatesan Sundaresan has been awarded the 2024 Wolf Prize in Agriculture for his groundbreaking research on plant reproductive biology. His work enables the production of clonal seeds from hybrid plants, simplifying crop breeding and increasing yields.
Researchers observe internal reproduction process of Arabidopsis plant, revealing mechanism behind female flower's selective attraction to a single male counterpart. The study also uncovers a repulsion signal that discourages additional pollen tubes from approaching.
A team of scientists at Pohang University of Science & Technology uncovered the molecular mechanism responsible for crossover interference during meiosis, a biological process that generates genetically diverse reproductive cells. The findings have significant implications for breeding and cultivating crops with specific desired traits.
Researchers at the University of Zurich have discovered a signal that activates the female gamete in thale cress, a model plant species. This breakthrough could lead to the development of apomixis, a form of asexual reproduction that would allow crop plants to be propagated more easily and efficiently.
Researchers develop a mathematical model that analyzes the future survival of plants in a changing climate by studying how far wind can carry seeds. The model provides fast and reliable predictions of seed movement, considering factors like seed type, plant height, and wind speed.
Researchers found that the orchid Goodyera henryi on Kozu Island is pollinated by an island wasp, leading to hybridization with another orchid species. The study highlights how plants adapt to changing ecological conditions and has implications for understanding plant evolution in response to declining pollinator populations.
Researchers found evidence for a modifier gene in sand cress that can lead to loss of self-incompatibility and acquisition of self-pollination. The study challenges current understanding of this process and opens up new avenues for research on plant breeding systems.
Researchers have identified three sets of genes involved in building the fake fly structure on the daisy's petals, which are brought together in a new way to deceive male flies. The plant's use of existing genes for iron movement, root hair growth, and flower control gives it an evolutionary advantage.
Researchers studied pollen data from North America's Neotoma Paleoecology Database to understand plant migration patterns and climate fidelity. Most plant species have exhibited long-term climate loyalty over the past 18,000 years, while some plants adapt locally in response to climate change.
New research from the University of East Anglia reveals that wild bees are actively foraging in the sunlit woodland canopy, particularly among Sycamore trees. A diverse community of wild bees was found to thrive in this habitat, with nectar and pollen-rich trees providing essential food sources.
Researchers found that Marchantia liverworts completely inactivate paternal genes in embryos, ensuring proper development. The mechanism involves Polycomb Repressive Complex 2 and maintains haploid dosage despite the short diploid phase.
The white egret orchid's unique petal shape supports the hawkmoth pollinator, leading to higher healthy seed production. The research found that intact plants produced more seeds than those with the fringed petal removed.
Research reveals Arisaema urashima's thread selectively reels in fungus gnats, a key pollinator, by trapping them inside the spathe. The plant's 'fishing rod' appendage also reduces fruiting rate if removed, emphasizing its crucial role in attracting primary pollinators.