Plants 'breathe' with millions of tiny mouths—lasers illuminate evolution of stomata behavior
Plant behavior may seem rather boring compared with the frenetic excesses of animals. Yet the lives of our vegetable friends, ...
Plants breathe with millions of tiny mouths. We used lasers to understand how this skill evolved
Plants shape Earth’s atmosphere by moving carbon and water vapour. New research sheds light on how they learned to do it – ...
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Molecular architecture of thylakoid membranes within intact spinach chloroplasts
The macromolecular organization of photosynthetic complexes within the thylakoids of higher plant chloroplasts has been a topic of significant debate. Using in situ cryo-electron tomography, this ...
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Researchers learn more about the extraordinary biodiversity of the Clemson Experimental Forest
The Clemson University Board designates part of Clemson Forest as ecologically sensitive, showcasing rich biodiversity and ...
Smithsonian Magazine5d
A New Course by ForestGEO Experts Teaches the Biodiversity of Panamanian Forests
Through a course in dendrology, the study of the taxonomy of woody plants in the absence of flowers or fruits, two experts in ...
Natural gatekeeper: How plants use root barriers to maintain healthy relationships
Scientists from the Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research, the University of Cologne, and the University of ...
Medical News Today4d
Healthy plant-based diets may help people with diabetes, obesity live longer
Eating a healthy plant-based diet that includes vegetables, tea, and coffee may help people with cardiometabolic ...
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Three new plant species discovered in Nui Chua National Park
Scientists from the Institute of Tropical Biology (ITB) under the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology have discovered three new plant species in the Nui Chua National Park in the central coastal ...
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What do Blue Zone diets have in common? Polyphenols that may slow aging
Scientists reviewed how polyphenol-rich diets in Blue Zones may help people live longer, healthier lives by targeting ...
The Jones Center at Ichauway opens doors to public for rare look at conservation efforts
It was a day of learning about the science of woods, water and wildlife Saturday at the Jones Center at Ichauway’s open house. Every two years, the expansive, private research property opens its gates ...