Spezielle Gene steuern die mechanische Struktur der explodierenden Samenkapseln  [more]

Researchers identify the genes controlling the mechanical structure of exploding seed pods [more]

The plant hormone cytokinin inhibits root cell growth [more]

Pflanzengenetiker ergründen die Entstehung der unterschiedlichen Blattformen auf der Erde [more]

Recent findings presented by Dr. Zhongjuan Zhang, Dr. Miltos Tsiantis and their colleagues offer important advances in our understanding of morphological diversity using plant leaves as an example [more]

Evolution can promote novelty by keeping gene expression in check [more]

Max Planck researchers equip the plant with pinnate leaves [more]

A recent study from the Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research in Cologne, published in the New Phytologist, helps resolve these issues by reporting new insights into the relationships among Brassicaceae species. [more]

Genome-wide association is a powerful tool to identify the molecular causes of trait diversity within species. In most association studies, genotyping single nucleotide polymorphism (SNPs) is regarded as sufficient. [more]

Scientists identify mechanism that controls leaf growth and shape [more]

The epidermal cells of many plant organs resemble the pieces of a jigsaw puzzle helping them withstand the high pressure in their interior [more]

A small piece of DNA with a large effect on leaf shape [more]

A high-quality genome sequence helps pinpoint the genetic basis for trait diversity.  [more]

Scientists discover how a common garden weed expels its seeds at record speeds. [more]

Pleiotropy influences the genes shaping leaf diversity [more]

Variation in leaf shapes within a plant species is caused by differences in how fast plants develop [more]

Science in the classroom is collection of annotated research papers and accompanying teaching materials [more]

Arabidopsis thaliana lost the RCO gene over the course of evolution and thus forms simple leaves [more]