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The reasons flowers wilt could explain how plants spend (and save) their energy

A study in the journal Plant Biology by researchers from Macquarie University and international collaborators has shown for the first time, that plants reuse resources from wilting flowers to support future reproduction. Lead author Honorary Professor Graham Pyke from Macquarie University says the findings help explain a common but poorly understood plant process. “Our research […]
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A rare cancer-fighting plant compound has finally been decoded

A rare cancer-fighting plant compound has finally been decoded

Researchers at UBC Okanagan have figured out how plants make mitraphylline, a rare natural substance that has drawn attention for its potential role in fighting cancer. Mitraphylline is part of a small and unusual family of plant chemicals known as spirooxindole alkaloids. These molecules are defined by their distinctive twisted ring shapes, which help give […]
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Chloroplast Genome of Ecklonia maxima: A Comparative Study

In a groundbreaking study published in the esteemed BMC Genomics, researchers have unveiled the complete chloroplast genome of Ecklonia maxima, a brown algae species celebrated for its ecological and economic significance along the coastlines of Southern Africa. The implications of this comprehensive analysis extend far beyond mere genetic sequencing; they pave the way for a […]
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A rare cancer-fighting plant compound has finally been decoded

A rare cancer-fighting plant compound has finally been decoded

Researchers at UBC Okanagan have figured out how plants make mitraphylline, a rare natural substance that has drawn attention for its potential role in fighting cancer. Mitraphylline is part of a small and unusual family of plant chemicals known as spirooxindole alkaloids. These molecules are defined by their distinctive twisted ring shapes, which help give […]
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Chloroplast Genome of Ecklonia maxima: A Comparative Study

In a groundbreaking study published in the esteemed BMC Genomics, researchers have unveiled the complete chloroplast genome of Ecklonia maxima, a brown algae species celebrated for its ecological and economic significance along the coastlines of Southern Africa. The implications of this comprehensive analysis extend far beyond mere genetic sequencing; they pave the way for a […]
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Engineering a Cooler Future Through Smarter Buildings – State of the Planet

Buildings are among the world’s largest sources of greenhouse gas emissions. Improving how they use energy offers one of the fastest and most cost-effective ways to curb climate change. Alexis Abramson, professor and dean at the Columbia Climate School, is an engineer whose research focuses on making buildings more efficient through data analytics, machine learning […]
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