Plant Biology

European scientists uncover new plant-based anti-inflammatory and anti-aging ingredients for sustainable cosmetics 

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

Asymmetric distribution of brassinosteroids after mitotic cell division

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’ 

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

Improving transformation frequency in maize

Opening the door for high-efficiency gene-editing research

Increasing experimental efficiency in plant genome editing

Improving CRISPR-induced multiplex mutagenesis

CPL3 protein regulates DELLA

New insights into the GA pathway

New study elucidates the role of Arabidopsis ABCB19 as brassinosteroid exporter 

A new toolbox allows engineering genomes without CRISPR

Belgian researchers provide a strong boost to sustainable agriculture 

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