To mow or not to mow Framers do rather not want toxic plants in their grass clippings that they use as feed for their animals. Now American researchers show in Scientific Reports that mowing actually contributes to the distribution of the toxic silverleaf nightshade (Solanum elaeagnifolium). When plants are stressed they turn to survival mode.Continue reading “To mow or not to mow”
Category Archives: Development
Early division
Early division Cells within organisms only divide when they have a certain amount of stem cell identity. Now Dutch researchers show in Development that the PLETHORA genes are turning on this stem cell identity directly after fertilisation. To keep control over their shape, organisms tightly control which cells are allowed to divide. In general thisContinue reading “Early division”
Pollen navigation
Pollen navigation Multiple fertilizations of an ovule do not contribute to healthy offspring. Plants therefore have taken measures to prevent this. Now researchers from Japan show how a plant manages this. The landing of a pollen grain on a pistil of a flower is only the first hurdle of fertilization. After landing the pollen grainContinue reading “Pollen navigation”
Armed against salt
Armed against salt When there is an extensive amount of salt plants take action. One of the things they do, as researchers lead by Christa Testerink show in The Plant Cell, is adapting their cell wall. To prevent weakening by sodium ions. Plants, just like other organisms, don’t like an extensive amount of salt. ItContinue reading “Armed against salt”
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