Scientists from Nagoya University have discovered a novel regulatory mechanism that controls the opening of stomata in plants, which is crucial for harnessing solar energy through photosynthesis. The team uncovered […] Read more
Discovery of amino acid unveils how light makes plants open
Science Notes: Amino acid plays a broader role in plant physiology than originally thought
New technique analyzes nutritional compounds in crops
Science Notes: Fruits, vegetables analyzed using mass spectrometry
Anthocyanins are compounds related to the colour of plants. They also have beneficial effects on human health and are used as supplements. There are various species of anthocyanins in plants […] Read more
Enzyme helps grafting among different plant species
Science Notes: Tobacco plant maintains grafts among many scions and rootstocks
Grafting is a horticultural technique that joins plants together by means of tissue regeneration, combining desirable characteristics of both plants. Generally, grafts have been thought to be compatible only between […] Read more
Crop breeding enhanced through machine learning
Science Notes: Artificial intelligence analyzes large numbers of seeds from a single image
The establishment of a method to rapidly create elite crop varieties via selective breeding is a matter of urgency to maintain the food supply. In order to select such cultivars, […] Read more
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