1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (276+ words) Scientists Identify Gene to Improve Root Systems in Cereal Crops'ISAAA - Scientists Identify Gene to Improve Root Systems in Cereal Crops A collaborative research from University of Queensland PhD candidate Richard Dixon and scientists at the Australian National University revealed a…...

2+ mon, 5+ day ago  (403+ words) Plants have natural survival mechanisms that sometimes work against them during extreme weather conditions. Within a plant's cells, there are membrane lipids that act as messengers. When a plant experiences stress such as drought, an enzyme called Phospholipase D (PLD)…...