This is a plant lectin, related to ricin ... These results provide strong evidence that the inflorescence of Abrus can be interpreted as a compound raceme (sensu Prenner et al., 2009) with condensed ...

Plant material of both species was collected in April 2013 ... Thereby, the developing umbels receive a raceme-like shape resembling that of developing inflorescences. Nevertheless, we interpret the ...

Their research reveals the specific genes responsible for some of the plant's most useful traits, allowing for new commercial agriculture ... If Native Plants Are Going to Survive Climate Change ...

Whole-foods and plant-based diets prioritize plant foods and minimize processed foods and animal products. These diets are associated with several health benefits, such as reduced risk of diabetes ...

Traditional plant stands seem to come in two styles: those mid-century-modern ones that stay low to the ground and fit just one big pot, and the more bookshelf-style bamboo units with a few ...

This study is a considerable step forward in plant genomics, demonstrating how such insights can be translated into tactics to improve crop diversity, resilience and sustainability. By integrating ...

CSP-H genes (encoding cold shock proteins) were horizontally transferred from bacteria to Triticeae and improved wheat adaptation by enhancing its tolerance to various abiotic stresses. Because ...

Plants need water to make their own food. This is called photosynthesis. It happens in plant leaves. Plants also need carbon dioxide from air and sunlight to make their food. Slide 1 of 3 ...

Mar. 26, 2025 — A new species of fossil is 444 million years-old with soft insides perfectly preserved. Research 'ultramarathon' saw palaeontologist puzzled by bizarre fossil for 25 ...

March is about one thing for me: anticipating spring. Every day I listen to more and more avian voices, thrilled by the steady increase in volume, stretching my ears to hear the first swallows and ...

When it comes to caring for your plants there are some tools that are essential for saving you both time and effort. A plant mister is one of these. The simple sprayer can help you regulate the ...