Microbial helpers Striga, a parasitic weed, causes large cereal production losses in Sub-Sharan Africa. Preventing striga infections is therefore important. Now a group of international researchers discovered that microbes may hold the key to preventing striga infections. Striga infects many cereals. As they are dependent on their host, striga seeds wait with germinating till theyContinue reading “Microbial helpers”
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Apparently not synchronised
Apparently not synchronised In spring all plants of the same species appear to flower at the same time. Their age apparently does not matter. Now American researchers show that age may indeed have a role. Synchronised flowering of plants is the source of exuberant floral splendour. At the same time it helps with the pollinationContinue reading “Apparently not synchronised”
Receiver discovered
Receiver discovered Plants use volatile compounds for communication. Lots is known about how these compounds are made and distributed. But how plants recognise these volatile compounds remained a mystery for a long time. Now American researchers have discovered one of these volatile receivers. That the receivers of volatile compounds in plants remained for a longContinue reading “Receiver discovered”
Weeping peaches
Weeping peaches Weeping willows and other trees that grow their branches downward appear to give up their fight against gravity. But American researchers show that this is not the case, the hanging branches of peach trees are just as strong. The branches of most trees grow towards the sky. But some trees like weeping willowsContinue reading “Weeping peaches”
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