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Photosynthesis is a chemical process by which plants, some bacteria, and algae convert energy derived from sunlight to chemical energy. This is an important process for biological life on earth because it allows energy from sunlight to be harnessed and transferred into a form that can be utilized by organisms to fuel their activity.

Synthetic Nanocompartments Offer a New Route to Boost Photosynthesis in Crops

Australian researchers have created tiny compartments to help supercharge photosynthesis, potentially boosting wheat and rice yields while slashing water and nitrogen use.

31 Oct 2025

Discovery of a 3D Genomic Loop Boosts Yield and Sustainability in Rice Cultivation

A team of Chinese scientists has uncovered a hidden 3D structure in rice DNA that allows the crop to grow more grain while using less nitrogen fertilizer.

31 Oct 2025

Decoding the Genetic Network Behind Soybean Shade Tolerance

In intercropping systems, soybeans grown beneath tall maize plants experience severe shading that disrupts photosynthesis, weakens stems, and limits yield.

21 Oct 2025

Research Reveals Transcriptional Mechanism Behind Salt Tolerance in Watermelon

High soil salinity disrupts water absorption, ion balance, and photosynthesis in plants, leading to growth inhibition and yield loss.

16 Oct 2025

Carbon Starvation Drives Metabolic and Epigenetic Reprogramming in Grapevine Cells

Plants rely on sugars not only as energy sources but also as regulators of cellular activities. Carbon starvation disrupts central metabolism, impairs growth, and forces cells to recycle stored resources.

18 Sep 2025

Discovery of De Novo Genes Sheds Light on Peach Evolution and Traits

The emergence of new genes is a central driver of evolutionary innovation. While mechanisms such as duplication and horizontal gene transfer have been widely studied, de novo gene birth represents a unique pathway where functional genes arise from noncoding DNA.

8 Sep 2025

CRISPRi Screening Reveals Genetic Insights into Cyanobacteria Acclimation

Cyanobacteria are the most abundant photosynthetic microorganisms on Earth. They live in nearly every habitat throughout the world, from permafrost to hot springs and from soils to oceans.

5 Sep 2025

Researchers Decode How Plants Distribute Essential Amino Acids

Plants produce all amino acids essential for human life. This commonly occurs in specialised cell organelles, so-called plastids.

25 Aug 2025

Genetic Insights from Wild Crop Relatives may Help Secure Future Food Supplies

With climate change and more frequent extreme weather events, researchers predict that global yields of important crops like maize, rice, and soybeans could decline by 12 to 20% by the end of the century.

22 Aug 2025

Unique Chemical Fingerprints Offer New Weapon Against Counterfeit Medicines

Medicines have a unique chemical fingerprint, according to a new study from the University of Copenhagen. Researchers say this knowledge can be used to trace counterfeit or stolen medicine.

8 Aug 2025

Plants Reveal Backup Route for Managing Toxic Byproducts

A newly discovered pathway in a plant process could help farmers grow more successful crops, particularly in places where harsh, high light stresses plants.

18 Jul 2025

Improved Bacterial Rubisco Offers Hope for Enhancing Plant Photosynthesis

During photosynthesis, an enzyme called rubisco catalyzes a key reaction - the incorporation of carbon dioxide into organic compounds to create sugars.

8 Jul 2025

Collagen and Chitin Amendments Support Soil Microbes to Control Nematode Infections

Collagen and chitin shift soil microbial communities and reduce root-knot nematode infections in tomato plants while improving plant growth and chlorophyll content.

23 Jun 2025

Femtosecond Crystallography Reveals Cryptochrome Mechanisms

Research on cryptochromes using femtosecond crystallography uncovers rapid structural changes, enhancing our understanding of light-driven biological processes.

11 Jun 2025

Giant Viruses Discovered to Influence Marine Ecosystems and Algal Blooms

Giant viruses play a role in the survival of single-celled marine organisms called protists. These include algae, amoeba, and flagellates, that form the base of ocean food webs.

9 Jun 2025

Tracing the Evolution of Cyanobacterial Circadian Clocks Through Earth's History

Investigating ancient cyanobacterial timekeeping systems sheds light on the evolution of circadian rhythms and their significance in Earth's ecosystems.

21 May 2025

Microalgae Offer Eco Friendly Approach to Antibiotic Removal

Microalgae of the species Monoraphidium contortum have the ability to remove antibiotic residues from water, especially sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.

19 May 2025

Decoding a 3-Billion-Year-Old Cyanobacterial Nanodevice

Scientists unveil the structure of a light-harvesting nanodevice in ancient cyanobacteria, revealing insights into early oxygen-producing photosynthesis.

19 May 2025