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NadiaPurgeWho else is obsessed with the garden store?Tell me about the beautiful plants you got or have plans to get or just love to talk about?<a href="https://musician.social/tags/bloomscrolling" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#bloomscrolling</a> <a href="https://musician.social/tags/plants" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#plants</a> <a href="https://musician.social/tags/plantsci" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#plantsci</a> <a href="https://musician.social/tags/gardening" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#gardening</a>

J of Systematics and Evolution🎉Free to read! 🏔️From our special issue on the uplift history of the Himalayas, Gui et al. use <a href="https://mstdn.science/tags/chloroplast" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#chloroplast</a> <a href="https://mstdn.science/tags/genomes" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#genomes</a> and ribosomal <a href="https://mstdn.science/tags/DNA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#DNA</a> to gain insights into divergence and morphological <a href="https://mstdn.science/tags/evolution" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#evolution</a> of alpine Tongoloa. 🔓👇 <a href="https://doi.org/10.1111/jse.13028" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://doi.org/10.1111/jse.13028</a> @WileyEcolEvol <a href="https://mstdn.science/tags/PlantSci" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#PlantSci</a> <a href="https://mstdn.science/tags/JSE" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#JSE</a> <a href="https://mstdn.science/tags/botany" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#botany</a>

J of Systematics and Evolution<a href="https://mstdn.science/tags/FreeToRead" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#FreeToRead</a> article from our latest special issue! Xie et al. use <a href="https://mstdn.science/tags/palynological" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#palynological</a> data to uncover insights into <a href="https://mstdn.science/tags/vegetation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#vegetation</a> succession in the central Qinghai-Tibet Plateau during the Late Oligocene and Early Miocene! <a href="https://doi.org/10.1111/jse.13168" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://doi.org/10.1111/jse.13168</a> @WileyEcolEvol <a href="https://mstdn.science/tags/ecology" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#ecology</a> <a href="https://mstdn.science/tags/PlantSci" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#PlantSci</a> <a href="https://mstdn.science/tags/EcoEvo" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#EcoEvo</a> <a href="https://mstdn.science/tags/botany" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#botany</a>

JIPBFlowering time influences both <a href="https://mstdn.science/tags/grain" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#grain</a> yield and <a href="https://mstdn.science/tags/adaptability" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#adaptability</a> in <a href="https://mstdn.science/tags/rice" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#rice</a>. In a new study, Wei et al. report that the florigen-like protein OsFTL1 promotes <a href="https://mstdn.science/tags/flowering" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#flowering</a>...without essential florigens Hd3a and RFT1. <a href="https://doi.org/10.1111/jipb.13856" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://doi.org/10.1111/jipb.13856</a> @wileyplantsci <a href="https://mstdn.science/tags/PlantSci" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#PlantSci</a> <a href="https://mstdn.science/tags/JIPB" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#JIPB</a> <a href="https://mstdn.science/tags/CropSci" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#CropSci</a> <a href="https://mstdn.science/tags/botany" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#botany</a>

The Global Plant CouncilResearchers have developed a method to estimate hydrologic traits for 55,000 tree species, improving climate models without requiring massive field data collection. By analyzing evolutionary relationships, they infer missing data, enhancing Earth system models. This approach accelerates our understanding of plant-water interactions, crucial for predicting climate change impacts. <a href="https://globalplantcouncil.org/plant-power-a-new-method-to-model-how-plants-move-water-globally/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://globalplantcouncil.org/plant-power-a-new-method-to-model-how-plants-move-water-globally/</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/PlantScience" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#PlantScience</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/PlantSci" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#PlantSci</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Science" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Science</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Plants" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Plants</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Water" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Water</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/ClimateChange" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#ClimateChange</a>

JIPBDense <a href="https://mstdn.science/tags/planting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#planting</a> reduces internal <a href="https://mstdn.science/tags/light" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#light</a> intensity and red:far-red ratio in the canopy, triggering shade avoidance responses that limit <a href="https://mstdn.science/tags/yield" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#yield</a> enhancements. DBB2, a ZmBBX gene, is a crucial regulator of plant height and the shade avoidance response. <a href="https://doi.org/10.1111/jipb.13859" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://doi.org/10.1111/jipb.13859</a> @wileyplantsci <a href="https://mstdn.science/tags/PlantSci" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#PlantSci</a> <a href="https://mstdn.science/tags/CropSci" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#CropSci</a> <a href="https://mstdn.science/tags/JIPB" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#JIPB</a> <a href="https://mstdn.science/tags/botany" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#botany</a>

Andrew Millar1/8 🌱🔬 Exciting developments in biology!Our research investigates the 24-hour, biological clock in plants, now using absolute protein quantification thanks to Uriel Urquiza’s hard work with me, Karen Halliday and Nacho Molina. It points to some simple conclusions, some unknown regulatory mechanisms and the promise of a whole new level of understanding. 🧵 ➡️ <a href="https://doi.org/10.1038/s44320-025-00086-5" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://doi.org/10.1038/s44320-025-00086-5</a>Edited to add the Synopsis image. <a href="https://fediscience.org/tags/Plantsci" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Plantsci</a> <a href="https://fediscience.org/tags/Circadian" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Circadian</a> <a href="https://fediscience.org/tags/OpenData" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#OpenData</a>

The Global Plant CouncilThe genetic architecture of resistance to septoria tritici blotch in French wheat cultivars Septoria tritici blotch, caused by Zymoseptoria tritici, threatens wheat production. Researchers and breeders, studied 285 elite French wheat varieties, identifying 57 resistance QTLs and at least 11 known Stb genes. Their findings aid breeding for resistance and support the future meta-analysis. <a href="https://globalplantcouncil.org/the-genetic-architecture-of-resistance-to-septoria-tritici-blotch-in-french-wheat-cultivars/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://globalplantcouncil.org/the-genetic-architecture-of-resistance-to-septoria-tritici-blotch-in-french-wheat-cultivars/</a> via INRAE <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Agriculture" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Agriculture</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/PlantScience" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#PlantScience</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Plants" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Plants</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/PlantSci" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#PlantSci</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Wheat" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Wheat</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Cereals" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Cereals</a>

The Global Plant CouncilGenetics of Alternating Sexes in Walnuts Scientists have uncovered a genetic mechanism in walnuts and their ancestors that has remained stable for 40 million years. Male-first or female-first flowering, balanced by a single genetic locus, parallels sex determination in animals. This evolutionary trait ensures genetic diversity, with distinct pathways evolving independently in walnuts and pecans. <a href="https://globalplantcouncil.org/genetics-of-alternating-sexes-in-walnuts/#PlantScience" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://globalplantcouncil.org/genetics-of-alternating-sexes-in-walnuts/#PlantScience</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Plantsci" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Plantsci</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Palnts" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Palnts</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/walnuts" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#walnuts</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/PlantGenetics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#PlantGenetics</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/PlantReproduction" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#PlantReproduction</a>

Andrew Millar<a href="https://fediscience.org/tags/ThickTrunkTuesday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#ThickTrunkTuesday</a> Blah photo on a dark day, any tips genuinely appreciated, but 👀 Biology. Near-catastrophic damage up the trunk and branches (fire below? tear-out?), now zipping back together from the top 💪🌳 . <a href="https://fediscience.org/tags/Trees" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Trees</a> <a href="https://fediscience.org/tags/PlantSci" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#PlantSci</a> <a href="https://fediscience.org/tags/CellsRegeneration" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#CellsRegeneration</a>

The Global Plant CouncilDecoding the cellular basis of floral fragrance Researchers have created the 1st single-cell gene expression map of Prunus mume petals. Using advanced RNA sequencing, they identified 6 cell types driving floral scent production, pinpointing key genes. This breakthrough enhances understanding of fragrance biosynthesis, offering potential for breeding aromatic plants & innovating in <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/horticulture" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#horticulture</a> & perfumery.<a href="https://globalplantcouncil.org/decoding-the-cellular-basis-of-floral-fragrance/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://globalplantcouncil.org/decoding-the-cellular-basis-of-floral-fragrance/</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/PlantScience" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#PlantScience</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/PlantSci" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#PlantSci</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Science" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Science</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Flowers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Flowers</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/research" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#research</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Plants" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Plants</a>

The Global Plant CouncilResearchers find trees acclimate to changing temperaturesResearchers studied how paper birch trees adapt to climate change by analyzing photorespiration, a critical metabolic process. They found that trees maintain excess enzyme capacity, providing a buffer to environmental shifts. This resilience offers hope for forests under changing climate scenarios.<a href="https://globalplantcouncil.org/researchers-find-trees-acclimate-to-changing-temperatures/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://globalplantcouncil.org/researchers-find-trees-acclimate-to-changing-temperatures/</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/PlantScience" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#PlantScience</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Plants" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Plants</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Trees" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Trees</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/PlantSci" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#PlantSci</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/ClimateChange" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#ClimateChange</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Science" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Science</a>

The Global Plant CouncilNew Insights into Flowering RegulationAn international team uncovered how carbon and nitrogen signals regulate flowering in Arabidopsis thaliana. The study reveals that these pathways converge on FLOWERING LOCUS C to fine-tune flowering time, offering insights to develop resilient, resource-efficient crops for sustainable agriculture.<a href="https://globalplantcouncil.org/new-insights-into-flowering-regulation-impact-of-carbon-and-nitrogen-signalling-on-floral-repressors-in-arabidopsis/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://globalplantcouncil.org/new-insights-into-flowering-regulation-impact-of-carbon-and-nitrogen-signalling-on-floral-repressors-in-arabidopsis/</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/PlantScience" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#PlantScience</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Science" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Science</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Plants" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Plants</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/PlantSci" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#PlantSci</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Flowers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Flowers</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/arabidopsis" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#arabidopsis</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/agriculture" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#agriculture</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/PlantPhysiology" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#PlantPhysiology</a>

The Global Plant CouncilAgricultural plastic pollution reduces soil function A new study reveals that plastic, even under best practices, contaminates soils with macro- and microplastics, harming critical soil functions. Sampling 12 California farms, researchers found significant plastic debris. To protect soil health and productivity, biodegradable alternatives to plastic mulch are urgently needed. <a href="https://globalplantcouncil.org/agricultural-plastic-pollution-reduces-soil-function/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://globalplantcouncil.org/agricultural-plastic-pollution-reduces-soil-function/</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/PlantScience" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#PlantScience</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/PlantSci" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#PlantSci</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Science" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Science</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Plants" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Plants</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/SoilHealth" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#SoilHealth</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Soil" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Soil</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Agriculture" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Agriculture</a>

The Global Plant CouncilSecrets of the Corpse Flower Revealed The corpse flower’s rare, short-lived blooms emit a pungent scent to attract pollinators, fueled by heat from its spadix. Researchers uncovered genes driving heat and odor production, linking sulfur metabolism and amino acids like methionine and putrescine to its smell. This study advances understanding of thermogenesis and pollination in plants.<a href="https://globalplantcouncil.org/secrets-of-the-corpse-flower-revealed/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://globalplantcouncil.org/secrets-of-the-corpse-flower-revealed/</a> via @dartmouthcollege <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/PlantScience" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#PlantScience</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/PlantSci" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#PlantSci</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Science" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Science</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Plants" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Plants</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Science" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Science</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Botany" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Botany</a>

The Global Plant CouncilResearchers have achieved the most detailed genome assembly of grass pea (Lathyrus sativus) to date, creating a chromosome-scale reference genome. This resource could revolutionize breeding for climate-smart agriculture. With improved accuracy, the genome reveals insights into drought resilience and supports development of safer, more sustainable crop varieties. <a href="https://globalplantcouncil.org/a-new-piece-in-the-grass-pea-puzzle-updated-genome-sequence-published/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://globalplantcouncil.org/a-new-piece-in-the-grass-pea-puzzle-updated-genome-sequence-published/</a> via <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/PlantScience" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#PlantScience</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/PlantSci" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#PlantSci</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Science" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Science</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Plants" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Plants</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/grass" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#grass</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/pea" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#pea</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/agriculture" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#agriculture</a>

The Global Plant CouncilNew seed fossil sheds light on wind dispersal in plants The Late Devonian Alasemenia fossil reveals the oldest known winged seeds, featuring three wings optimized for wind dispersal. Mathematical analysis showed that three-winged seeds spin more stably than seeds with one, two, or four wings, allowing farther dispersal. This suggests early wind dispersal strategies evolved in plants 360 million years ago. <a href="https://globalplantcouncil.org/new-seed-fossil-sheds-light-on-wind-dispersal-in-plants/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://globalplantcouncil.org/new-seed-fossil-sheds-light-on-wind-dispersal-in-plants/</a> via <a href="https://mastodon.social/@elife" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@elife</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/PlantScience" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#PlantScience</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/PlantSci" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#PlantSci</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Plants" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Plants</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Science" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Science</a>

The Global Plant CouncilA flow cytometry guide for accurate estimation of plant genome size A new study provides updated guidelines for accurately estimating plant genome size using flow cytometry. Researchers identified sources of error—such as tissue type, buffer choice, and fluorochrome variations—that can affect accuracy by ±29% or more. Revised reference standards and best practices aim to improve reliability in genome sizing. <a href="https://globalplantcouncil.org/a-flow-cytometry-guide-for-accurate-estimation-of-plant-genome-size/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://globalplantcouncil.org/a-flow-cytometry-guide-for-accurate-estimation-of-plant-genome-size/</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/PlantScience" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#PlantScience</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/PlantSci" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#PlantSci</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Science" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Science</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/PlantGene" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#PlantGene</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/PlantGenome" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#PlantGenome</a>

The Global Plant CouncilPreviously unknown perception mechanism discovered in plants Plants use pigments called phytochromes to sense light and temperature, adjusting growth and metabolism accordingly. Rising temperatures, however, disrupt these processes. Researchers found that under red light, phytochrome responses vary with temperature & light intensity, potentially allowing precise control of plantGene activation for biotechnology. <a href="https://globalplantcouncil.org/previously-unknown-perception-mechanism-discovered-in-plants/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://globalplantcouncil.org/previously-unknown-perception-mechanism-discovered-in-plants/</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/PlantScience" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#PlantScience</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/PlantSci" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#PlantSci</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Plants" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Plants</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Biotechnology" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Biotechnology</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Science" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Science</a>

The Global Plant CouncilPhytoplankton Shield Ice Shelves from Summer Heat Phytoplankton blooms in Antarctic waters help slow ice shelf melting by 7%. These marine microbes trap heat near the surface and provide shade, cooling deeper waters and reducing the impact of sunlight. However, a feedback loop with iron from melting ice limits their growth, highlighting a complex climate interaction. <a href="https://globalplantcouncil.org/phytoplankton-shield-ice-shelves-from-summer-heat/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://globalplantcouncil.org/phytoplankton-shield-ice-shelves-from-summer-heat/</a> via AGU <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/PlantScience" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#PlantScience</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/PlantSci" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#PlantSci</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Phytoplankton" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Phytoplankton</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/ClimateChange" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#ClimateChange</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Science" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Science</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Climate" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Climate</a>

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