Protists, a broad class of generally single-celled organisms that includes algae and amoebae, have long been regarded as a "catch-all" category for diverse microorganisms. Because of their diversity and prevalence, protists ...
Cell & Microbiology
Apr 27, 2023
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NASA has finished its planning and is ready to go. Humans will soon be returning to the Moon—this time in a manned base. But, if this project is to succeed, astronauts must be able to grow their own food. Norwegian researchers ...
Space Exploration
Apr 24, 2023
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There's a surprising and highly influential link between invasive earthworms, white-tailed deer and tree harvesting in northern forests, according to new research from the University of Minnesota.
Plants & Animals
Apr 18, 2023
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Researchers have revealed for the first time how a mechanism that controls root development in plants enables them to cope better with environmental stress conditions.
Plants & Animals
Apr 3, 2023
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A strong root system allows crops to absorb water and nutrients from the soil, but scientists have little information about the genes that control root development. Recent research published in New Phytologist reveals that ...
Biotechnology
Mar 8, 2023
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Growing wheat in drought conditions may be easier in the future, thanks to new genetic research out of the University of California, Davis.
Plants & Animals
Feb 24, 2023
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If you've found yourself here because you googled 'why are plants important?', we hope you've blocked out the entire morning.
Plants & Animals
Dec 22, 2022
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For years, scientists have seen enhanced photosynthesis as one of the only possible bright sides of increasing levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2)—since plants use carbon dioxide for photosynthesis, it is anticipated ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Nov 3, 2022
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Increased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere causes trees to put more resource into developing root systems below ground.
Ecology
Sep 23, 2022
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Increasingly, global food production is being threatened by the effects of climate change. As floods, droughts, and extreme heat waves become more common, crops need to be able to adapt faster than ever.
Molecular & Computational biology
Aug 11, 2022
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