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When Leaves Fall, More Is Occurring Than A Change Of Weather
Researchers have uncovered
the genetic pathway that
controls abscission in the
plant species Arabidopsis
thaliana. The ability to
control abscission in plants
... > full story
Kazak Apple Research Key To Preventing Blue Mold
Blue mold, caused by the
fungus Penicillium expansum,
is the scourge of apple
breeders and producers
throughout the world,
causing extensive losses to
... > full story
Are Fires More Important Than Rain For The Savannah Ecosystem?
Natural grass fires are
evidently more important for
the ecology of savannahs
than has previously been
assumed. This is the finding
... > full story
Essential Gene For Forming Ears Of Corn Discovered
Plant geneticists have
identified a gene called
sparse inflorescence1, or
spi1, that is essential in
controlling development of
the maize plant. It is
... > full story
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Using Electrons To Treat Organic Seeds
October 10, 2008 — Sales of organic products are booming: Consumers want their food to be untainted. To avoid the use of fungicides yet nevertheless protect plants from disease, researchers have developed a method that ... > full story -
Mustard Seed Meal Suppresses Weeds In Container-grown Ornamentals
September 28, 2008 — During processing, the useful oils are extracted from the mustard plant, leaving mustard seed meal, or MSM, as a byproduct. Scientists are searching for innovative uses for mustard seed meal, hoping ... > full story -
Oil Seed Rape Grown For Biofuel Can Help Clean Up Toxic Soils
September 10, 2008 — Oil seed rape grown for biofuel in Ireland could help clean up contaminated soils, scientists ... > full story -
Functional Food – Delicious And Healthy
September 8, 2008 — Linseed is said to protect against cancer – but not everybody likes the taste. Researchers have now isolated the valuable components of the flax seeds. Incorporated in bread, cakes or ... > full story -
Biocontrol Insect Exacerbates Invasive Weed
September 5, 2008 — Biocontrol agents, such as insects, are often released outside of their native ranges to control invasive plants. But scientists in Montana have found that through complex community interactions ... > full story -
A Little Nitrogen Can Go A Long Way
September 4, 2008 — With significant increases in the price of fertilizer and grain, site-specific management -- especially in variable rate nitrogen application -- can have a significant impact on yield and ... > full story -
Bitter-tasting Nectar And Floral Odors Optimize Outcrossing For Plants
September 2, 2008 — Experiments with genetically modified plants reveal new aspects on the biochemistry of flowers. Scientists have discovered how the chemistry of nectar and floral scents enforces good pollinator ... > full story -
Nonviable Seeds May Contain Research-Quality DNA
August 28, 2008 — Agricultural Research Service scientists have ways of making seeds talk. They have demonstrated that seeds can reveal genetic information even after they've lost viability, which is the ability to ... > full story -
Discovery Of Plant Protein Holds Promise For Biofuel Production
August 20, 2008 — Scientists have identified a new protein necessary for chloroplast development. The discovery could ultimately lead to plant varieties tailored specifically for biofuel ... > full story -
New Group Of Plant Hormones Discovered
August 13, 2008 — Scientists have discovered a new group of plant hormones, the so-called strigolactones. This group of chemicals is known to be involved in the interaction between plants and their environment. They ... > full story
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