Unique together The regulation of genes is done for an important part by transcription factors. But which genes a transcription factor transcribes is strongly dependent on where it is. This allows a transcription factor to regulate different genes in different tissues. The big question is: How does it do this? Now researchers from the NetherlandsContinue reading “Unique together”
Tag Archives: Plant biology
Infectie veroorzaakt extra wortelgroei
Infectie veroorzaakt extra wortelgroei Nematoden of aaltjes die planten infecteren kunnen grote schade aanrichten. Deze parasieten infecteren planten via hun wortels. Eenmaal binnen werken ze zich een weg richting de vaatbundels om zich daar te goed te doen aan alles wat er maar lang komt. Ter compensatie groeien er meer zijwortels rond de plaats vanContinue reading “Infectie veroorzaakt extra wortelgroei”
Extra root growth through infection
Extra root growth through infection Nematodes that infect plants can cause lots of damage. These parasites infect the plants through their roots. When inside, they work their way up to the vascular bundle, were they start feeding. Plants are growing more roots around the infection site, as a way of compensating. But up to nowContinue reading “Extra root growth through infection”
Pollen discrimination
Pollen discrimination When visiting flowers pollinators bring a wide variety of pollen, coming from a range of plants. From plants of the same species, but also from those that are not related at all. Plants are picky, to prevent spending their energy on the production of unviable offspring. Only pollen that are recognised as compatibleContinue reading “Pollen discrimination”
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