News and calendar of the Laboratory of Biochemistry
-
ABA hormone plays unexpected role in how plants respond to salt stress
- The salinisation of agricultural soils is increasing as a result of climate change, leading to growing crop losses in agriculture. Nevertheless, some... -
Crucial plant protein predates first plant
- Wageningen researchers have discovered that a vital plant protein originated more than 600 million years ago, long before the first plants existed.... -
Millions for plant sensitivity, but is it worth it?
- Wageningen researchers will lead a large-scale research project into the sense of touch in plants over the next decade. For this purpose, they... -
Prestigious grant for research into plant tactile sense
- You probably don't realise it when you walk on grass: the blades of grass not only sense the pressure of your feet, but adjust their growth... -
Plants harbour ancient, ultra-fast responsiveness
- New research from Wageningen University & Research reveals that plants respond to a plant growth hormone within seconds, much faster than... -
New immune system discovered in bacteria
- Like humans, bacteria have various immune systems to defend against pathogens such as viruses. These immune systems usually degrade the DNA of the... -
WUR scientists awarded NWO ENW-KLEIN subsidy for innovative research
- How do the laws of physics affect the mechanics of plant growth? And, how can science help prevent inbreeding in endangered species with a limited...