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A Nebraska high school student with a rare genetic disorder is thriving through hands-on plant science, thanks to his school's creative approach and support from local Knights of Columbus. The community group donated hydroponic equipment to help 16-year-old Kellen Vossler continue his passion for growing plants both at school and home.
Scientists just solved a 25-year mystery about why some plants have extra sets of chromosomes. These genetic "hopeful monsters" survived Earth's worst disasters, including the asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs.
Scientists discovered that plants with extra copies of their entire genome survived Earth's biggest catastrophes, including the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs. This genetic quirk could help crops weather our changing climate today.
Scientists discovered that many plants carry extra sets of chromosomes, a genetic quirk that could help them adapt to climate change and other environmental disasters. This natural superpower gives plants flexibility that humans don't have.
Researchers at UBC Okanagan discovered how plants make mitraphylline, a promising anti-cancer compound found only in tiny amounts in tropical plants. The breakthrough could enable sustainable production of this rare molecule and similar therapeutic compounds.
Scientists discovered microscopic "hooked hairs" on bean roots that help seedlings survive their most vulnerable days by mining nutrients and conserving water. This breakthrough could lead to crops that need less water and fertilizer in our changing climate.
Scientists have discovered that stressed plants emit ultrasonic sounds that travel through the air, opening up a whole new world of plant communication we never knew existed. The breakthrough could help farmers save water and reveal how nature talks when we're not listening.
Israeli scientists created a system that predicts which indoor plants will thrive and alerts building managers to stress weeks before leaves wilt. The breakthrough could finally make green walls practical for everyday buildings.
Researchers have solved a 200-year botanical mystery by mapping how cinchona trees naturally produce quinine, the crucial antimalarial compound that saves millions of lives. This breakthrough could lead to better, more accessible malaria treatments for people in need.
Researchers discovered how hornwort plants use molecular "velcro" to supercharge photosynthesis. This breakthrough could help engineers design wheat and rice that convert sunlight into food far more efficiently.
After 50 years of research, scientists finally decoded all 23 steps yew trees use to make paclitaxel, a cancer drug that's saved millions of lives. The breakthrough could make this essential medicine cheaper and more available to patients worldwide.
Scientists discovered that plants physically touching each other activate an early warning system, sharing stress signals that boost their survival during heat and intense sunlight. This overlooked cooperation could change how we grow crops in our warming world.
Scientists can now watch plant roots grow underground without disturbing them, thanks to a first-of-its-kind robotic platform. This breakthrough could speed up the development of crops that survive droughts and produce clean fuels.
Scientists are racing to save over half of Britain's wheat crops from a new fungal threat using seeds collected nearly 100 years ago. The century-old collection holds natural resistance that could protect harvests worldwide.
Scientists discovered how mangrove trees thrive in saltwater, revealing cellular traits that could help protect coastal farms from rising seas. The breakthrough could transform agriculture in areas threatened by saltwater intrusion.
Scientists discovered that plants secretly borrow genetic tools from bacteria to create powerful medicinal compounds. This breakthrough could make new drugs faster, cheaper, and safer to produce.
Sussex Technical High School just scored a major win for its future farmers and environmental scientists. Students will now learn cutting-edge mapping technology used by professionals in agriculture and conservation careers.
A tree that bleeds bright red when cut sounds like fantasy, but scientists are discovering the Dracaena tree's crimson resin contains real healing compounds. Ancient medicine meets modern research in this remarkable natural defense system.
Researchers discovered how plants create powerful alkaloids like morphine and caffeine, using surprising bacterial-like genes. The breakthrough could lead to safer, easier ways to produce life-saving drugs.
Scientists at the University of York have discovered how plants remember winter at the cellular level, watching molecular clusters form "memory hubs" that tell flowers when to bloom. The breakthrough could help us grow crops that adapt to our changing climate.
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