How to Make Photosynthesis More Efficient
Photosynthesis is how plants convert light into food, and this team of scientists test how gene changes can multiply the process.
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Ancient Teosinte Genes Reduce Nitrogen Loss in Modern Maize
Reintroducing ancient maize genes into corn crops can benefit soil health and save costs while satisfying the need for higher yields.
How Our Dietary Choices Impact Species Extinction
A research model explains how foods produced with less impact on animal habitats can preserve biodiversity and prevent species extinction.
How Do Plants Harness Nitrogen-Fixing Bacteria?
Nitrogen-fixing bacteria help plants obtain a usable form of nitrogen. But what’s the science behind it, and how can it benefit crops?
Making Antipsychotics with Baker’s Yeast
Researchers used baker’s yeast to produce two compounds important to antipsychotic drugs: alstonine and serpentine.
Genomics Takes On Crop Disease
Genomics opens the way for scientists to track where and which plants are affected most by rapidly spreading pathogens.
Hidden Helpers: Bacteria in Leaves
New research shows that bacteria found inside plant leaves can transfer their nitrogen and might eliminate the need for nitrogen fertilizers.
Organic Gardening and Alternatives to Pesticides
Gardens inevitably attract insect pests. How can you use organic gardening techniques to protect your plants from pests and maintain a garden that is safe for pollinators and other animals?
Plant Bacteria Thrive in Wet Weather
Plants need water to grow, but too much water creates a perfect environment for plant bacteria, viruses, and fungi to…
Plants Climb Himalayas as Snow Line Recedes
It’s hot outside! Climate change is heating up the Himalayas, changing vegetation patterns and affecting the flow of water to people living at the base.