Research Articles
The Secret Life of Vitamin C in Plants: More Than Just an Antioxidant
Explore the fascinating roles of vitamin C in plants beyond its antioxidant function, including biosynthesis pathways, regulatory mechanisms, and recent research breakthroughs.
Green Factories: How Plant Synthetic Biology is Revolutionizing Industrial Biotechnology
Exploring how plant synthetic biology is transforming industrial biotechnology through engineered plants as sustainable production platforms.
Nature's Secret Weapon: How Citric Acid Helps Plants Survive Drought, Salt, and Pollution
Discover how citric acid, a simple molecule from citrus fruits, is emerging as a powerful ally for global food security by helping plants withstand environmental stresses.
The Green Code: Rewriting the Language of Life in Plants
Explore how scientists manipulate gene expression in plants using CRISPR and RNAi to create crops with enhanced nutrition, drought resistance, and reduced food waste.
The Plant's Midnight Snack: Unlocking the Secrets of Starch Degradation
Discover how plants fuel their growth through the night using starch and how scientists use computer simulations to understand this process.
The Secret Language of Plants: Decoding the Metabolome
Discover how scientists are decoding the plant metabolome to understand plant communication, defense mechanisms, and potential applications in medicine and agriculture.
The Plant's Secret Shield: Engineering Crops to Weather a Harsher World
How scientists are borrowing a trick from extreme-loving organisms to future-proof our food supply by engineering betaine biosynthesis and transport for abiotic stress tolerance in plants.