Chloroplasts do more than photosynthesis: They're also a key player in plant immunity phys.org - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from phys.org Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Scientists have long known that chloroplasts help plants turn the sun’s energy into food, but a new study, led by plant biologists at the University of California, Davis, shows that they are also essential for plant immunity to viral and bacterial pathogens. Chloroplasts are generally spherical, but a small percentage of them change their shape and send out tube-like projections called “stromules.” First observed over a century ago, the biological function of stromules has remained enigmatic.
What happens to switchgrass when food reserves are depleted? phys.org - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from phys.org Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Medical doctors at three teaching hospitals in Nigeria have confirmed the efficacy and safety of herbal remedy, Mojeaga, in combination with conventional oral iron therapy for treating blood shortage in pregnancy. The teaching hospitals include: Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH) Nnewi, Anambra State; Chukwuemeka Odumegwu University Teaching Hospital (COUTH) Awka, Anambra State and Enugu […]
Researchers reveal biological pathway in plants that could be targeted to breed more resilient crops phys.org - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from phys.org Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.