Plants underwent lots of changes when they emerged onto land 500 million years ago. Now Japanese researchers show in an article “First contact with greater gravity: Moss plants adapted via enhanced photosynthesis mediated by AP2/ERF transcription factors” that one of those adaptations likely was an increase in photosynthetic activity.
Category Archives: Evolution
The origin of oranges
All trees in an orange orchard are genetically almost identical. This makes them more susceptible for diseases. Now a team of Chinese researchers show in Nature Genetics the origin of oranges, and that breeders can use this to breed resistant varieties.
The origin of potato pathogen leis nevertheless in the Andes
The origin of Phytophthora infestans, which was responsible for the Irish Potato Famine is a point of debate. Now American researchers hope to have cleared that up.
Eavesdropping vs conscious warning
Plants warn neighbouring plants against attach, don’t they? A new study shows that plants might not be as altruistic as we think.
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