For the first time, Chinese scientists have fully revealed how a single plant somatic cell develops into a complete plant. This achievement not only solves the century-old mystery of the mechanism ...

In a groundbreaking study, Chinese researchers have revealed how a single plant cell can develop into a whole plant, unlocking potential applications for agriculture and crop conservation. The team ...

Scientists in China and the Netherlands say they have discovered how a single plant cell can regenerate into an entirely new plant by flipping two genetic switches. They said the findings could help ...

Tomato plants (Solanum lycopersicum) may start as tiny, well-behaved seedlings, but it doesn't take long for them to produce a multitude of disorderly vines — not to mention the dozens of pounds of ...

A promising new material created from plants could help replace the single-use plastics that dominate our everyday lives. Developed by researchers in Japan, this cellulose-based paperboard is durable, ...

The Department of Natural Product Biosynthesis, headed by Sarah O'Connor, focuses its research on understanding the biosynthesis of complex chemical compounds in medicinal plants. These compounds are ...

Planetarians – a clean label, zero waste, zero emissions, plant-based ingredient start-up – is launching a WeFunder crowd-investing campaign to accelerate growth. Planetarians claims it ‘makes ...

Elizabeth Sinclair receives funding from the Australian Government's National Environmental Science Program (NESP) Marine Biodiversity Hub and Australian Research Council. Gary Kendrick receives ...