Young plants are often extra sensitive for insect damage. But it is not as easy as increasing its defence a study of Chinese researchers shows in Scientific Advances.
Category Archives: Plant defence
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.
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.
New state of immunity
A new study shows that during an infection plant cells can reprogram themselves into immune cells
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