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03-28-2024
Plants have an astonishing biochemical communication network
Researchers at Purdue University have made significant strides in understanding plant communication through chemical signals, revealing their intricate language. Plants, incapable of movement, have evolved unique mechanisms for survival and communication, particularly through Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). These compounds serve as distress signals, warning neighboring plants of potential dangers, such as insect attacks or diseases. Roots to receptors: The plant communication network Natalia Dudareva, a Distinguished Professor at Purdue in the departments of Biochemistry and Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, emphasizes the importance of VOCs in plant communication....
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04-03-2022
Blueberries could be key to treating non-healing wounds
A compound found in wild blueberries may speed up the...
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04-01-2022
Stormwater drainage system helps keep street trees hydrated
Conditions are changing for street trees and other vegetation in...
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04-01-2022
Climate variability drives tropical tree growth during dry season
A new study published in the journal Nature Geoscience has...
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04-01-2022
Plant compound offers new hope for people with food allergies
Formononetin is a compound found in a number of crop...
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04-01-2022
"Treasure trove" of fungi discovered on a South Pacific island
The islands of the South Pacific are well-known for their...
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04-01-2022
A single gene could control biodiversity in an ecosystem
Half a century ago on the shoreline of a rocky...
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03-31-2022
Invisible flower colors help plants survive
Some flowers have “bulls eyes” painted on them in ultraviolet...
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03-31-2022
Apples can help store and transmit drug-resistant pathogens
When they are prepared for transport, apples and other fruits...
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03-30-2022
Avocado may be a safe source of fiber for dogs
Avocados are a common food in the US and use...
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03-30-2022
Avocados substantially reduce the risk of heart disease
Eating two or more servings of avocado on a weekly...
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03-29-2022
Eating prunes reduces the risk of hip fractures
Bone mineral density (BMD) at the hip is known to...
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03-29-2022
Study reveals new clues about self-fertilization in plants
The production of cereals, vegetables, fruits, and nuts depends entirely...
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