Cells found in different branches of a tree have different patterns of DNA methylation, changes in which accumulate over time.

The Boyce Thompson Institute researcher’s work revealed key insights into how plant pathogens recognize and colonize their hosts.

The “mother of plant virology and serology,” Helen Purdy Beale, developed techniques to understand the nature of viruses that went unappreciated for decades.

Researchers found that thinning petunia cells’ cuticles caused them to slow production of volatile organic compounds.

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The thicker the flower petals’ cuticle, the more fragrance compounds the plant releases, according to a recent study.

The University of California, Davis, professor is a pioneer in teasing apart the changes in gene expression that drive root development.

Take a deep dive into the research of a pioneering figure in the study of plant virology.

An experimental study explores how plant communities may be affected by future declines in invertebrate populations.