plant sciences
Vinegar Can Help Plants Survive Drought
Using acetic acid, also known as vinegar, could be a simple and inexpensive way to increase drought tolerance in plants like rice, wheat and maize.
Plants ‘Sacrifice’ New Stem Cells To Survive The Cold
In the face of low temperatures, daughter stem cells die in order to protect other stem cells in the roots of plants.
Isolating Anti-Alzheimer’s Compounds From Traditional Medicine
Japanese scientists have developed a new technique to isolate active therapeutic compounds for Alzheimer's disease from plants.
Bend It Like Bamboo
The fibers in bamboo are distributed to maximize flexural rigidity with the smallest volume of wood material possible.
Tea Tree Genome Sequenced
Chinese scientists have sequenced the genome of the tea tree, unraveling clues about how one leaf produces many flavors.
Drought-Resistant Rice Strain Created
A genetically modified strain of rice has proven itself to be remarkably drought resistant in various real-world scenarios.
Active Compound From Sleep-Inducing Herb Isolated
Scientists have identified triethylene glycol as the active ingredient of ashwagandha, a sleep-inducing herb used in traditional Indian medicine.
How Plants Use Tails To Distinguish Friend And Foe
Foreign RNA lacks the tell-tale tail, marking it for destruction by the plant immune system.
How Domestication Made The Jujube Sweet
Genes that make jujube fruits sweet played an important role in the domestication of this popular Asian fruit.
