Plant scientists have used a standard "gene gun" since 1988 to genetically modify crops for better yield, nutrition, pest resistance and other valuable traits.

Plants produce a wide diversity of compounds. Broadly, these are separated into primary metabolites, which are necessary for ...

For a decade, scientists have believed that plants sensed temperature mainly through specialized proteins, and mainly at ...

Plant RNA viruses pose a significant threat to global agriculture, affecting a vast array of crop species and leading to ...

Plant immunity is the inherent or induced capacity of plants to withstand or ward off biological attack by pathogens. Molecules released from pathogens are recognised by plant cell surface ...

Scientists have developed a technique that aligns stem cells into a single sheet, resulting in a marked increase in the secretion of signaling proteins which help repair tissue and regulate the immune ...

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The plant microbiome, consisting of diverse microbial communities associated with plant roots, leaves, and internal tissues, ...

Risen Energy’s mass-produced heterojunction modules have reached a cell conversion efficiency of 26.61%, a record figure for the company.

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Tea: To make blue lotus flower tea, add one premade tea bag or 3 to 5 grams of dried flowers to 1 to 2 cups (250 to 500 mL) of hot water. Let steep for 5 to 10 minutes. Smoking: If you choose to ...