Detecting pathogens: the evolution of plant immunity
Scientists find recognition receptors for plant growth and plant immunity that share a common evolutionary origin.
Apr 2
Scientists find recognition receptors for plant growth and plant immunity that share a common evolutionary origin.
Nov 10
Plants to the rescue: cleaning up our dirty soil
A brief review of phytoremediation and research into how plants can be used to clean the environment.
May 19
Thoughts on the genetics of medicinal licorice
Jens talks about licorice and a recent RIKEN study that finally mapped its genome.
Aug 25
Ethanol pretreated soil protects plants from drought
Pretreating soil with ethanol protected plants, including wheat and rice, from the adverse effects of water deprivation.
Feb 25
Nanocarrier spray: better crops without genetic modification
Gene expression, but not genomes, altered in plants and crops with a spray containing bioactive molecules tethered to nanocarrier peptides
Dec 17
Cassava engineered to produce healthier tapioca starch
Reducing the amount of starch branching enzymes in cassava plants made more resistant and thus healthier tapioca starch.
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