Plant Mating Styles Influence Defense Evolution
Friday, February 22, 2013
When it comes to mating, plants do it in many ways.
‘Snooze button’ on Biological Clocks Improves Cell Adaptability
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
The circadian clocks that control and influence dozens of basic biological processes have an unexpected “snooze button” that helps cells adapt to changes in their environment.
Genetically Modified Crops are Overregulated
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
The overregulation of genetically modified crops is a response not to scientific evidence, but to a global campaign that disseminates misinformation and fear about these food sources.
“Growing” Medicines in Plants Requires new Regulations
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Scientists say amending an EU directive on GMOs could help stimulate innovation in making cheaper vaccines, pharmaceuticals and organic plastics using plants.
Cornell Nets $7 Million NSF Grant for Corn Study
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Hoping to gain a better understanding of the world's largest staple crop, the National Science Foundation has awarded a five-year, $7 million grant to Michael J. Scanlon, Cornell professor of plant biology.
Engineering Cells for more Efficient Biofuel Production
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Yeast research takes a step toward production of alternatives to gasoline.
Study Reveals Genetic Diversity of Genes in Peppers
Monday, February 18, 2013
Researchers have developed a “family tree” of sorts for peppers and characterized the diversity of genes found in a collection of common cultivated pepper varieties.
Iron in New Maize Strain gets Absorbed More Readily
Friday, February 15, 2013
Researchers have developed a strain of maize with a high iron bioavailability, meaning more of the iron that is present naturally in these maize lines can be absorbed.
Poking into your curry - Scientists sequence the chili pepper genome
Thursday, February 07, 2013
Researchers with New Mexico State University’s Chile Pepper Institute, working in cooperation with researchers in South Korea, have completed a high-resolution draft of the chile pepper genome. This is the first time the scientific feat has been performed with chile. The announcement was made today at the New Mexico Chile Conference.
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