Plant Sciences

Simulations incorporate evolutionary theory to evaluate different rotation patternsCredit: USDA NRCS Texas A new computational model shows how different patterns of crop rotation--planting different crops at different times in the…

While studies of the microbiomes (which comprises all the microorganisms, mainly bacteria and fungi) of the phyllosphere and the rhizosphere of plants are important, scientists at INRA believe more attention should be given to the…

The new study, led by scientists from the universities of Bristol and Essex and published today in Current Biology, challenge the established view of the origin of plants on land, and reveal that compared to the origin of animals, plants…

A book providing comprehensive updates on the current trends in the field of bryology 'Contemporary Research on Bryophytes' is edited by Dr Afroz Alam, who received his initial training in bryological research at the Department of Botany,…

A new paper in Nutrition Reviews finds that intake of the flavonoid quercetin can greatly reduce high blood pressure in patients suffering from cardiovascular disease. Researchers here consulted multiple studies that assessed the impact…

Scientists uncover the location and functions of a new type of chlorophyll molecule for the first timeCredit: Tokyo University of Science All living organisms need energy for their survival, and this energy indirectly comes from…

Credit: WSU Scientists have transferred a collection of genes into plant-colonizing bacteria that let them draw nitrogen from the air and turn it into ammonia, a natural fertilizer. The work could help farmers around the world…

Credit: DONG Zhichao Chinese scientists have recently shown how the tiny apex structure in plant leaves controls water drainage and confers an evolutionary advantage. The research was conducted by Prof. JIANG Lei's team at the…

Credit: Yaxin Wang, Daniel Steele, Maylin Murdock, Seigmund Lai, and John Yoder Parasitic weeds are among the world's most economically damaging agricultural pests. They use an organ called the haustorium to build connections with host…

Credit: Niels Sandal, Aarhus University It is an open question how we can ensure that our crop plants remain productive in a changing climate. Plants are confronted with similar climate adaptation challenges when colonising new regions, as…