Plant Biology

GMOs are not a human invention: sweet potato is a naturally transgenic food crop

Genetically modified organisms can be the natural result of environmental interactions between plants and their surroundings.

Attractive in the dark — how petunias may help to feed humanity

Out of the darkness: how plants prepare for, and endure, life in the sun

Cloudy days cost yield until scientists hacked photosynthesis

Capturing Mother Nature at work: seeing how plants make vitamin B6

Guiding plant growth electronically

One root for every soil: a double-personality tale

Boechera, Why are you so Cool?

Due to their static nature, plants must adapt to their surrounding environment. Among other challenges, resisting to the sun-heat is a major one. How do they...

How do plants breathe?

Breathing air in and out is something that we, as humans, perform in every moment of our lives. Plants do likewise thanks to tiny mouths called stomata.

Bringing the flavor back to modern tomatoes

Wondering why modern tomatoes are often so tasteless? New insights on their DNA offer a roadmap to bring back their tasty flavor.

The fragrance of plants: how their perfume pervades the air

It’s spring and the smell of flowers spreads through the air. What we perceive as “smell” are chemical compounds also called “volatiles” which are...

Will gene therapy save the banana?

Gene therapy is at the forefront of medical research, but...can it help us save a beloved fruit?