Plants

A plant gene required for root hair growth found in grasses

Plant cell types: Unlocking the mystery of root hair development.

Unveiling how plants evolved over the past billion years

Explore the evolutionary process of plants with this Nature Plants study.

Researchers describe seven new species of walking leaves

The discovery of new leaf insects : curious and cryptic.

Biodiversity protects against invasions of non-native tree species

Which regions on Earth are most vulnerable to non-native tree invasions?

Tropical trees rely on social distancing to preserve biodiversity

A key characteristic of the spatial distribution of adult trees.

Gray mold removal without the use of toxic chemicals

How fungus delivers RNA weaponry?

771 endangered plant and lichen species threatened by climate change

Despite the risk, very few of these species have recovery plans that directly address climate change.

Engineering plants for resilience to climate change

PLOS Biology explores plant engineering to improve climate resilience and carbon capture potential of crops.

Discoveries on the division of plant cells

Plant stem cells use cytoskeleton differently, which could lead to more resilient plants.

Maize tolerance to moderate heat stress has increased

Researchers assess 81 years of public records and over 4,700 maize hybrid varieties.

Birds are effective in reducing crop losses

Birds have a benefit on production for some crops by controlling pests.

Microscopic evidence of ancient plant technology in Philippine

Stone tools bear tell-tale markings of fiber technology going back 39,000 years.

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