Plant Biology

Transgene-free genome editing in poplar trees: a step toward sustainable forestry 
Plant Biology

Transgene-free genome editing in poplar trees: a step toward sustainable forestry 

“The key innovation,” says Prof. Boerjan, “is that the gene-editing tool does its job and then disappears without leaving a genetic trace behind.”

New insights into plant growth
Plant Biology

New insights into plant growth

Asymmetric distribution of brassinosteroids after mitotic cell division

New insights in plant response to high temperatures and drought
Plant Biology

New insights in plant response to high temperatures and drought

Researchers at VIB-UGent have unraveled how the opening and closing of stomata - tiny pores on leaves – is regulated in response to high temperatures and drought.

Plant roots change their growth pattern during ‘puberty’ 
Plant Biology

Plant roots change their growth pattern during ‘puberty’ 

Roots go through a puberty phase, which could have important implications for developing climate-resilient agriculture

Improving transformation frequency in maize
Plant Biology

Improving transformation frequency in maize

Opening the door for high-efficiency gene-editing research

Increasing experimental efficiency in plant genome editing
Plant Biology

Increasing experimental efficiency in plant genome editing

Improving CRISPR-induced multiplex mutagenesis

CPL3 protein regulates DELLA
Plant Biology

CPL3 protein regulates DELLA

New insights into the GA pathway

New study elucidates the role of Arabidopsis ABCB19 as brassinosteroid exporter 
Plant Biology

New study elucidates the role of Arabidopsis ABCB19 as brassinosteroid exporter 

A new toolbox allows engineering genomes without CRISPR
Microbiology, Plant Biology

A new toolbox allows engineering genomes without CRISPR

Belgian researchers provide a strong boost to sustainable agriculture 
Plant Biology

Belgian researchers provide a strong boost to sustainable agriculture 

Use it or lose it: How seagrasses conquered the sea
Plant Biology

Use it or lose it: How seagrasses conquered the sea

Gene analyses revealing the capacity of marine flowering plants to exist under changing environmental conditions provide clues for the conservation and sustainable use of important ecosystems

Deep learning helps to find new targets in soy for crop improvement
Plant Biology

Deep learning helps to find new targets in soy for crop improvement

New tools, including a deep learning model, predict the functionality of proteins, even in non-model organisms

About VIB

VIB is an independent research institute that translates insights in biology into impactful innovations for society. Collaborating with the five Flemish universities, it conducts research in plant biology, cancer, neuroscience, microbiology, inflammatory diseases, artificial intelligence and more. VIB connects science with entrepreneurship and stimulates the growth of the Flemish biotech ecosystem. The institute contributes to solutions for societal challenges such as new methods for diagnostics and treatments, as well as innovations for agriculture. 

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