A research group led by Nagoya University in Japan has discovered a new tissue in plants that is essential for seed formation ...

Epigenetic variation, like genetic variation, can be inherited and influence traits across generations. However, epigenetic ...

Could it be that one of only three known markers directly targeting the DNA does not exist outside the realm of microbes? Now ...

To protect crops from rising droughts, scientists are looking to the genes of a small group of plants that can survive months ...

Could it be that one of only three known markers directly targeting the DNA does not exist outside the realm of microbes? Now ...

New genomic techniques can increase food security and mitigate climate change effects. EU rules aim to regulate these plant ...

A recent study showcases the power of CRISPR gene editing to significantly boost the production of resveratrol, a ...

Genetic modification of plant and organelle genomes sometimes results in retained greeness during leaf senescence in plants. These phenomena are referred to as stay-green. Now that our knowledge on ...

It’s the first instance where it has been possible to demonstrate that, by improving the efficiency of photosynthesis, there is an increase in yield under field conditions,” said plant scientist ...

Plant biotechnology can be defined as the introduction of desirable traits into plants through genetic modification. This Review discusses the uses of grafting in basic and applied research and ...

Plants, however, only need soil, water and sunlight to grow. Tobacco is the largest leafy non-food crop. It is very amenable to genetic modification, and is an absolute power-house when it comes to ...

Plants, however, only need soil, water and sunlight to grow. Tobacco is the largest leafy non-food crop. It is very amenable to genetic modification, and is an absolute power-house when it comes ...