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 ...
Dutch phytopathologists have shown that ethylene is vital for the protection of plants against bacteria and fungi. This is another function for the plant hormone already known to play a role in plant ...
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The Real Reason Your Apples Keep Going Bad—and How to Fix It
The science behind why a single apple can ruin the rest. A single damaged or overripe apple can accelerate spoilage in nearby apples by releasing excess ethylene and inviting microbial activity.
The length of the Arabidopsis thaliana life cycle depends on the timing of the floral transition. Here, we define the relationship between the plant stress hormone ethylene and the timing of floral ...
Schematic diagram demonstrating ethylene-mediated positive and/or negative regulation of fruit growth in six crop species. In particular, the ethylene-mediated tomato and cucumber fruits’ growth ...
Miranda Earnest, the new horticulture aide for Buffalo County Extension, is a 2015 Aurora High School graduate. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln on May 4, ...
Martijn van Zanten, Tita Ritsema, Joanna K. Polko, Antonio Leon-Reyes, Laurentius A. C. J. Voesenek, Frank F. Millenaar, Corné M. J. Pieterse and Anton J. M. Peeters Upward leaf movement (hyponastic ...
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9 Foods Experts Say Are Better Not Stored Together - Yet Often Are
Anyone who has ever discovered sprouted potatoes or wilted lettuce knows the frustration of food going bad faster than ...
The National Science Foundation has awarded a $1.1 million grant to Purdue University’s Gyeong Mee Yoon to research how plants acclimate to environmental stress. Her findings could have implications ...
Researchers have discovered a new role for a well-known plant molecule, providing the first clear example of ACC acting as a likely plant hormone. Researchers show that ACC has a critical role in ...
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The Common Foods You Should Never Store Together in the Refrigerator—and Why
Keep ethylene-producing fruits like apples, pears, and avocados away from delicate produce such as greens, berries, and ...
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