This field examines the complex biochemical and physiological processes that underpin the growth, development and function of crop and pasture plants. At its core, it delves into the enzymatic ...

Chloroplasts—the "light power plants" of plant cells—are increasingly the focus of synthetic biology. These organelles house ...

A better understanding of microclimates and the effects of overhead PV on crop biology is needed to improve the land use efficiency of agrivoltaics installations, according to UK-based researcher ...

When most people think of potatoes, the word research does not usually follow. But with their Mr. Potato head mascot watching over the lab, the University of Nevada Reno's plant biology tag team, ...

Viruses alter plant biochemistry in order to manipulate visiting aphids into spreading infection. University of Cambridge researchers have shown that viruses use aphids as pawns, discouraging the ...

The Centre trains African plant breeders in eastern and southern Africa to breed better crops using conventional and molecular breeding tools. It is involved in a wide range of multidisciplinary ...

University of Exeter academic Aritra Ghosh tells pv magazine a multidiscipline approach is required to unlock the full potential of agrivoltaics. Discussing a new paper comparing static and tracker ...

Our department offers the master of science and the doctor of philosophy degrees in plant and soil sciences. Within the Plant and Soil Sciences degree, two focused concentration areas exist: Plant ...

As the planet stands at the intersection of escalating climate volatility, crop failure, and mounting food insecurity, one scientist is reshaping how we protect the world’s most vital staple—rice.