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Despite how essential plants are for life on Earth, little is known about how parts of plant cells orchestrate growth and greening. By creating mutant plants, UC Riverside researchers have uncovered a cellular communication pathway sought by scientists for decades. Both plants and humans have specialized light-sensitive proteins. In humans...
When it gets hot outside, humans and animals have the luxury of seeking shelter in the shade or cool, air-conditioned buildings. But plants are stuck. While not immune to changing climate, plants respond to the rising mercury in different ways. Temperature affects the distribution of plants around the planet. It...
Now that UC Riverside professor Norman Ellstrand has your attention, he’d like to teach you about genetics
Consumer sensory panel shows several promising alternatives to the industry-standard ‘Wonderful’ pomegranate
UCR research may alleviate concerns about impact of drought on Amazonian trees, which play a critical role in regulating the global climate