Altering this amino acid and the chemical modification can dramatically disrupt chloroplast development and structure, said Yoon, who is also a member of the Purdue Center for Plant Biology.

The wiring diagram and its data, freely available through the MICrONS Explorer, are 1.6 petabytes in size (equivalent to 22 years of non-stop HD video), and offer never-before-seen insight into ...

Aphids are known to stunt plant growth, weaken plant structure and damage leaves. Even more concerningly, they spread diseases like turnips yellows virus and cauliflower mosaic virus. Both of ...

Altering this amino acid and the chemical modification can dramatically disrupt chloroplast development and structure, said Yoon, who is also a member of the Purdue Center for Plant Biology. "This ...

Plant cells have several structures not found in other eukaryotes. In particular, organelles called chloroplasts allow plants to capture the energy of the Sun in energy-rich molecules; cell walls ...

All keen gardeners know the importance of having good soil structure that supports healthy plant growth. Drainage and aeration are key to aiding moisture management, and it turns out you can ...

The Department of Biological Sciences treats the life sciences in all their breadth and diversity, including the study of molecules, cells, whole organisms, ecosystems, plants, animals and ...

Through further examination, the team found that this tissue structure operated as a gateway. This newly identified plant structure has been named the “Kasahara Gateway” in honor of the person ...

The study also shows how subtle changes in plant structure could make a huge difference in survival millions of years ago, said Xue Jinzhuang, an associate professor from Peking University. The team ...