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 ...

Background: Karyotype and genome size are critical genetic characteristics with significant value for cytogenetics, taxonomy, phylogenetics, evolution, and molecular biology. The Lycosidae family, ...

Wisteria should be pruned regularly and is better suited for growing on a strong arbor or trellis. Roses are incredibly romantic, so why shouldn't you plant a line of shrubby roses or a trellised ...

How an organelle evolves Date: March 19, 2025 Source: Heinrich-Heine University Duesseldorf Summary: Organelles in cells were originally often independent cells, which were incorporated by host ...

Hannah is an Assistant Editor at The Scientist. She earned her PhD in neuroscience from the University of Washington and completed the Dalla Lana Fellowship in Global Journalism in 2020. View Full ...

Here, we use the haploid plant Marchantia polymorpha to assess gene dosage control in its short-lived diploid embryo. We show that throughout embryogenesis, paternal chromosomes are repressed ...

Protein modification by SUMO helps orchestrate the elaborate events of meiosis to faithfully produce haploid gametes. To date, only a handful of meiotic SUMO targets have been identified. Here, we ...