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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 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 ...

A newly found organelle, the hemifusome, helps manage cellular recycling. It may play a role in inherited diseases and open ...

A research team led by Prof. Pan Feng from the School of Advanced Materials, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School has ...

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

Did you know low vitamin D levels are linked to depression and anxiety? With summer sun in full swing, it’s the perfect ...

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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 ...