Plant News

Roots Meshed in Waste Materials Could Clean Dirty Water!

ScienceDaily (May 6, 2010) — Plant roots enmeshed in layers of discarded materials inside upright pipes can purify dirty water from a washing machine, making it fit for growing vegetables and flushing toilets, according to Penn State horticulturists. Read more...

 

Gene Discovery May Lead to New Varieties of Soybean Plants.

ScienceDaily (Apr. 27, 2010) — Just months after the soybean genome was sequenced, a Purdue University scientist has discovered a long-sought gene that controls the plant's main stem growth and could lead to the creation of new types of soybean plants that will allow producers to incorporate desired characteristics into their local varieties. Read more ..

 

Can a Single Layer of Cells Control a Leaf's Size?

ScienceDaily (Feb. 25, 2010) — Ever looked carefully at the leaves on a plant and noticed their various sizes and shapes? Why are they different? What controls the size and shape of each individual leaf? Very little is known about the developmental control of leaf size and shape, and understanding the mechanisms behind this is a major issue in plant biology. Read more...

 

Scientists unlock mystery in important photosynthesis step.

An international team of scientists, including two from Arizona State University, have taken a significant step closer to unlocking the secrets of photosynthesis, and possibly to cleaner fuels. Read more..

 

Orange Peels, Newspapers May Lead to Cheaper, Cleaner Ethanol Fuel !

ScienceDaily (Feb. 21, 2010) — Scientists may have just made the breakthrough of a lifetime, turning discarded fruit peels and other throwaways into cheap, clean fuel to power the world's vehicles. Read more..