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acaena exigua

acaena exigua

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12-22-2016

Acaena exigua

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Recent plant News

04-07-2020 Plants

Plants can help lower the cost of biofuel production

Plants can be genetically modified to produce valuable chemical compounds,...

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A new process has been developed by researchers in China that turns plant waste, derived from agriculture and timber harvesting, into aviation fuel.

04-01-2020 Science

Plant scraps can be used to make cheap and sustainable jet fuel

A new process has been developed by researchers in China...

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Soon roses could last longer, smell sweeter and be pest-resistant thanks to a breakthrough in gene editing technology.

03-28-2020 Science

Breakthrough may lead to better smelling, longer lasting roses

Soon roses could last longer, smell sweeter and be pest-resistant...

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New research from scientists at the University of Buffalo has revealed a link between a plant compound found in red wine, called resveratrol, and anti-stress effects.

03-26-2020 Lifestyle

Resveratrol found in red wine offers new methods for treating depression

New research from scientists at the University of Buffalo has...

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Wild grasses steal genes from their neighbors by essentially genetically modifying themselves to enhance their own survival.

03-26-2020 Plants

Wild plants steal genes from their neighbors in order to survive

Researchers from the Department of Animal and Plant Sciences at...

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Researchers may have discovered a way to slow down the spread of lung cancer with capsaicin, the same compound that makes chili peppers hot and spicy.

03-24-2020 Plants

Spicy chili pepper compound slows the progression of lung cancer

Lung cancer is the deadliest cancer among both men and...

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Over millions of years, plants and animals have evolved complex immune systems to protect from disease-causing pathogens.

03-23-2020 Plants

Scientists pinpoint a crucial new aspect of plant immune response

Over millions of years, plants and animals have evolved complex...

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Researchers have discovered how the stomata provide a steady flow of air throughout the plant’s network of air channels, revealing a closer look at how plants breathe.

03-21-2020 Plants

Understanding how plants breathe could help create drought resistant crops

Plants breathe in carbon dioxide through tiny pores in their...

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A new study found that eating garlic can combat age-related changes in gut bacteria that are associated with memory issues.

03-19-2020 Plants

Garlic can enhance memory by improving gut health

A new study found that eating garlic can combat age-related...

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A new study led by North Carolina State University has revealed that sunflower pollen makes bees less susceptible to infection and disease.

03-09-2020 Animals

Sunflower pollen protects bees from infection

A new study led by North Carolina State University has...

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A recent study details the biomechanics of prickly, puncturing cactus plants and how their spine structure influences their effectiveness.

03-03-2020 Plants

The pointy spines of a cactus provide more than just a menacing look

Just a glance at the prickly, outward appearance of a...

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