by S. Heather Duncan | Apr 4, 2022 | featured
Serendipita fungus has a special relationship with plants. When it colonizes the roots of switchgrass, the fungus does not hurt the plant. In fact, it has been shown to increase the plant’s drought tolerance, seed germination and yield. But the signaling between the...
by S. Heather Duncan | Apr 4, 2022 | Uncategorized
Because next-generation biofuels will depend on the growth and hardiness of woody feedstocks, scientists have sought to better understand how leaf cells quickly respond to environmental cues such as light, temperature and water. These rapid responses take the form of...
