Recent research on Tephroseris balbisiana by Prof. Marco Mucciarelli’s team (University of Turin) shows these plants are only distantly related to T. balbisiana and belong to a clade including T. integrifolia (L.) Holub., Tephroseris crispa (Jacq.) Rchb. and others #Phylogenetics #BotanyResearch 3/9

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New study finds Brassicaceae’s 2-step self-pollination via petal closure boosts fertility, aiding evolution and agriculture.
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Why Are Some Tomatoes Yellow? Researchers Solve the Mystery A single mutation in the YFT3 gene turns tomatoes yellow by disrupting a crucial pigment-producing enzyme. Researchers have discovered that a single genetic change in the YFT3 gene disrupts a vital enzyme...

Why Are Some Tomatoes Yellow? Researchers Solve the Mystery #Science #Biology #Botany #TomatoScience #PlantColor #BotanyResearch

This is how plant roots always know to grow downwards The roots of corn seedlings grow downwards with gravity. Credit: Darkves/Getty Images New research has discovered how the plant hormone auxin guides roots to grow downwards in the direction of gravity,...

This is how plant roots always know to grow downwards #Science #Biology #Botany #PlantRoots #GrowthMechanism #BotanyResearch

New research reveals that the modern potato originated from a natural hybridization event with tomato-like plants in South America 9 million years ago, highlighting the complexities of plant evolution. 🌱🔍 Link: https://tinyurl.com/255xdzge #PlantEvolution #Biodiversity #BotanyResearch

Our Relationships With Indoor Plants Come in 4 Types, Study Finds Which one are you?

Our Relationships With Indoor Plants Come in 4 Types, Study Finds #Science #Biology #Botany #IndoorPlants #PlantRelationships #BotanyResearch