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.
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Organelle variation
Organelle variation Often we assume that genes responsible for phenotypic variation resides in the nuclear genome. Now a group of international researchers show in PNAS that also genes located in organelles are contributing to phenotypic variation. Organelles like mitochondria and chloroplasts contain genetic material, remnants of ancient symbiotic ancestors. Genes essential for function of theContinue reading “Organelle variation”
Better with far red light
Better with far red light Plants use light for their growth. To be more specific, they use the photons from blue and red light. Now Now Dutch researchers show that in addition, photons from far-red light can contribute to the conversion of CO2 to sugars. Plants use far red light it to figure out ifContinue reading “Better with far red light”
Yellow leaves for more energy
Yellow leaves for more energy Optimal use of photosynthetic capacity, the capture of energy is of great importance for a higher crop yield. Knowing this, it is not strange that for a long time breeders were selecting for greener leaves. As greener leaves mean more photosynthetic capacity. But this is not the whole story. GreenerContinue reading “Yellow leaves for more energy”
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