How plants protect themselves against UV radiation Plants also get harmed by the sun, especially by UV radiation. UV radiation damages not only their DNA, but also their proteins and lipids. Resulting in cell death, and wilting and yellowing of their leaves. It also leads to abnormal growth. Enough reasons for plants to avoid thisContinue reading “How plants protect themselves against UV radiation”
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Flower symmetry
Flower symmetry Flowers come in different forms and shapes, but they all have symmetry. Chinese researchers show in Science Advances how plants regulate that symmetry. Flowers show different forms of symmetry. There are flowers of which each petal is identical to its neighbour, these flowers are multiple symmetrical. But you have also flowers that onlyContinue reading “Flower symmetry”
Long lasting effects of cell divisions
Long lasting effects of cell divisions Lots of organisms show one or more forms of symmetry, plants included. In The Plant Journal English researchers show that this symmetry starts by cel divisions. Because of their cell wall plant cells can not move from their location. Therefore how and when a cell divides in part influencesContinue reading “Long lasting effects of cell divisions”
Environmental-DNA exposes pathogens
Environmental-DNA exposes pathogens It could be that farmers in the future use environmental DNA, or eDNA, to predict when pests arrive. English researchers show in Current Biology that this is a possibility. Knowing if and when a pest arrives is essential for farmers. Only then can they intervene, preventing pests of getting a foothold. ForContinue reading “Environmental-DNA exposes pathogens”
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