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 the role of phosphorylation at the 881st threonine residue of the plasma membrane proton pump in response to red and blue light. This research opens possibilities for […] 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 that are divided by their molecular shape. Simple and rapid analytical techniques that can distinguish among these species in crops are necessary for breeding and […] 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 the same or closely related species. However, scientists at Nagoya University and colleagues in Japan recently found that the tobacco plant Nicotiana benthamiana promotes adhesion […] 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, it is necessary to define and evaluate how to identify superior varieties. The shape of seeds is a trait closely linked to the quality and […] Read more
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