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New method to increase crop yields
Biology

New method to increase crop yields

Recent studies have discovered a new method to help plant growth by inhibiting natural reactions, avoiding environmental stress.

December 17, 2018
Why do trees always grow toward light?
Biology

Why do trees always grow toward light?

During previous studies, discoveries were made: cells in stems grown in seeds that reacted with blue light were used in microscopes.

December 17, 2018
Discovering plants to do super maths
Biology

Discovering plants to do super maths

New research by scientists at the John Innes Center (UK) shows that plants have performed complex arithmetic operations to ensure they have the nutrients they need to li…

December 17, 2018
Decode the genome bamboo Moso
Biology

Decode the genome bamboo Moso

Chinese scientists have reported that they have successfully decoded the genome of the moso bamboo, hoping to improve the bamboo and its application to replace wood.

December 17, 2018
Research high yielding seeds
Biology

Research high yielding seeds

It is forecasted that by 2030, the world will have more than 2 billion people. Therefore, providing enough food for mankind is something that scientists concern.

December 17, 2018
Detecting mechanism of
Biology

Detecting mechanism of

Researchers working at Cold Spring Harbor (CSHL), USA, found that it was possible to increase the yield of tomato plants by controlling a molecular level timer or

December 17, 2018
Gene controls plant growth
Biology

Gene controls plant growth

Scientists at the University of California at San Diego, said they discovered three genes in plants that control their growth every day, Russia's KM site said.

December 17, 2018