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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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04-23-2021
Wine grape residue may be very beneficial to human health
The residue from wine grapes could be beneficial to human...
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04-20-2021
Earth Day Initiative: Food Systems
The COVID-19 pandemic has served as a painful reminder that...
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04-20-2021
Biotechnology must be embraced to protect food security
The adoption of biotechnologies to improve crop production has stalled,...
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04-19-2021
What makes plants change their growth habits?
A new study from the John Innes Centre explains why...
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04-19-2021
Earth Day Initiative: Forest Restoration
The world is losing millions of hectares of forest to...
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04-16-2021
Plant science is becoming increasingly critical to society
Experts at Iowa State University have created a comprehensive guide...
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04-16-2021
Alpine plants are gradually losing their protective snow cover
A new study from the University of Basel shows that...
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04-15-2021
Deciduous trees can offset carbon emissions from forest fires
As fires become more frequent and intense in Alaskan boreal...
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04-14-2021
Compound in magic mushrooms effectively treats depression
A compound found in magic mushrooms may treat depression better...
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04-13-2021
Drought kills trees faster than previously thought
When trees die in drought conditions, the underlying cause is...
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04-13-2021
Legume crops boost nutrition while protecting the environment
In a new study published by Frontiers, experts have determined...
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04-12-2021
Genetic variations control how tomatoes respond to mutations
The way a tomato responds to a mutation is influenced...
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