In a paper appearing in Science Advances, Michigan State University researchers have unraveled a surprising genetic mystery ...

Branching is a pivotal determinant of plant architecture, not only influencing the capacity of the plant to adapt to its ...

Peppers (Capsicum spp.) are part of the Solanaceae family, which is also called the nightshade family. Other vegetables in this family include tomato, eggplant and potatoes. Plants in this family ...

Focus: Investigating the characteristics that promote diversity in Solanaceae and exploring patterns of evolutionary convergence within the clade Start date: 2014 End date: 2017 We are investigating ...

They are members of the nightshade family (Solanaceae), which includes tomatoes, potatoes, and eggplants, too. The one common attribute of black pepper and chili pepper concerns their bioactive ...

Some diseases, which affect potatoes, also infect other plants in the Solanaceae family, such as tomato, pepper and eggplant. Also, some potatoes may be treated with a sprout retardant ...

2) evolution of plant chemical defenses in Solanaceae; and 3) how plants evolve in a multitrophic community. Research: We study the molecular mechanism, evolutionary process and ecological ...

Types of Systems of classification (In brief). Semi-Technical description of a typical flowering plant. Description of ...

May 3, 2024 — Researchers have developed peptide-based hydrogels that mimic the aligned structure of muscle and nerve tissues, which could enable the development of functional lab-grown ...

May 3, 2024 — Researchers have developed peptide-based hydrogels that mimic the aligned structure of muscle and nerve tissues, which could enable the development of functional lab-grown ...

Seeds are extraordinary living organisms. But how do you know if seeds have expired and whether they're still good to plant? Let's find ...