Scientists witness living plant cells generate cellulose and form cell walls for the first time
In a groundbreaking study on the synthesis of cellulose—a major constituent of all plant cell walls—a team of Rutgers ...
Natural gatekeeper: How plants use root barriers to maintain healthy relationships
Scientists from the Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research, the University of Cologne, and the University of ...
Scientists Unveil a Game-Changing RNA Shield Against Crop Viruses
Researchers at Martin Luther University have developed groundbreaking RNA-based agents that offer high levels of protection ...
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A moonshot scientist’s giant leap for plant-kind
“Chickpeas are an underdog in the plant world. They’re hardy, tough and can survive in a wide range of environments. If we can grow them on the moon, they might be able to provide food and contribute ...
Wearable Sensor Detects Plant Stress Before It’s Visible
Plants send distress signals when under attack from pests, drought, or disease, but these signals are often invisible to the ...
DOGE Cuts Reach Key Nuclear Scientists, Bomb Engineers and Safety Experts
Firings and buyouts hit the top-secret National Nuclear Security Administration amid a major effort to upgrade America’s ...
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Scientists study plant restoration in Argentina’s deserts
For a plant, life in Argentina’s Monte Desert is hard enough. Daily temperatures can fluctuate dramatically; it rarely rains, and there are few nutrients in the parched soil for a hungry plant. To add ...