Events of gene fusion have been reported in several organisms. However, the role of gene fusion as part of new gene origination remains unknown. Evolutionary new genes, fused from more than two parental genes, can duck out ...
Plants & Animals
Jun 27, 2022
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Microplastic pollution is known to negatively impact seed germination and seedling growth. Although some studies have demonstrated the effects of microplastics on seed germination, the impact of microplastics on the internal ...
Biochemistry
Jun 23, 2022
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Orchids are a charismatic group of plant species that currently face a considerable number of threats to their long-term survival. Orchids produce thousands of dust-like seeds that may be easily dispersed by wind. However, ...
Plants & Animals
Dec 9, 2021
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Crosstalk among Abscisic acid (ABA), auxin, and reactive oxygen species (ROS) plays critical roles in modulating seed germination, root growth, and suberization. However, the underlying molecular mechanisms remain largely ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Oct 25, 2021
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Pinus yunnanensis and P. kesiya var. langbianensis are the main components of forest vegetation of the central and southern Yunnan, respectively. The response of the seed germination of the two pine species to the environments ...
Plants & Animals
May 21, 2021
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Parasitic weeds are among the world's most economically damaging agricultural pests. They use an organ called the haustorium to build connections with host plants and draw nutrients from them.
Ecology
Jan 15, 2020
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A startling phenomenon occurs after a bushfire tears through a landscape. From the blackened soil springs an extraordinary natural revival—synchronized germination that carpets the landscape in flowers and colour.
Plants & Animals
Sep 6, 2019
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A gene that dictates which of three sexes a papaya tree will become, before seed germination, could spur a leap in the ultra-nutritious crop's production.
Plants & Animals
Apr 11, 2019
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Plants react sensitively to changes in their surroundings and possess the ability to adapt to them. They use the photoreceptor protein phytochrome B to see light and then regulate processes such as seed germination, seedling ...
Biotechnology
Jan 19, 2018
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A study by researchers at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center in Uvalde shows the use of externally introduced plant growth regulators can have a positive effect on onion germination and root structure.
Biotechnology
Nov 20, 2017
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