Research
News releases
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Democratizing Plant Research: A New Cost-Effective Solution for Advanced Phenotyping
The integration of simple hardware with sophisticated computational pipelines creates an effective high-throughput phenotyping solution, enabling localized research into crop performance under stre...
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Tracing the Evolution of Ferns’ Surprisingly Sweet Defense Strategy
Research explores ferns' and flowering plants' independent evolution of nectaries to attract ant bodyguards.
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Transgenic Expression of Rubisco Factors Increases Photosynthesis and Chilling Tolerance in Maize
By overexpressing three key proteins, scientists increased Rubisco content, thus improving photosynthesis and overall plant growth. This has potential applications for other staple crops.
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Across Oceans and Millennia: Decoding the Origin and History of the Bottle Gourd
Uncover the genetic journey of the bottle gourd and its role in human civilization, from its origins in Africa 12,000 years ago to its global distribution, with insights that could impact agricultu...
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Drying Without Dying: Tracing Water Scarcity Coping Mechanisms from Mosses to Flowering Plants
Discover how plants have adapted to survive harsh, dry conditions and how this knowledge can help us develop more resilient crops.
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Bridging Diet, Microbes, and Metabolism: Implications for Metabolic Disorders
New research reveals gut bacteria produce fatty acids that directly impact fat metabolism, shedding light on the complex interplay between diet, microbes, and metabolic health.