This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 2. The intricate interplay of plant hormones is pivotal in regulating various aspects of plant growth and development, from seed ...

Plant growth relies on hormone movement, directed by PIN proteins. New research shows SEC3A, part of the exocyst complex, is ...

Plants have an immune system, like people, and when it is triggered by threats like disease or pests, a plant's defenses are activated. But there's a downside to this protective mechanism: the plant's ...

Microbial factories provide a sustainable alternative to tree sap for producing elusive plant molecules, offering new insights into plant development. Plant SLs serve two roles: canonical ones act as ...

Scientists found a way to help plants grow while staying disease resistant, a discovery that could improve food production.

At first glance, plant and animal cells have a lot in common: they’re both highly organized, keep their DNA tucked away in an envelope, and are kinda juicy inside. But plant cells have evolved some ...

Just like any other organism, plants can get stressed. Usually, conditions like heat and drought lead to this stress, and when they’re stressed, plants might not grow as large or produce as much. This ...

Explore plant hormone therapy that enhances disease resistance in crops without hindering growth, aiding food security initiatives ...

Scientists have discovered how plants adapt their root systems in drought conditions to grow steeper into the soil to access deeper water reserves. The study highlights how ABA and auxin, another key ...

Grapes (Vitis spp.) are globally cultivated for their economic and nutritional value. Their ripening follows a tightly regulated process influenced by several plant hormones. Abscisic acid (ABA) and ...

A new study has revealed the existence of bifunctional diterpene cyclases/synthases (DCSs) in bacteria, offering compelling evidence that the plant terpene synthase gene family, termed TPS, originated ...