Stem cells function as a source of new cells to grow or replace specialised tissues. To perform this function, these cells must divide to renew themselves, while some of their descendants ...

The amount of bubbles coming out of the stem of the plant are a good indication of the rate of photosynthesis. But what happens if we reduce the light intensity? It's practically stopped.

More insight into the process could improve crop productivity WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue University scientists have discovered a key mechanism that regulates how plants develop chloroplasts, ...

This Collection welcomes original research on chloroplast function or photosynthesis, from cyanobacteria and algae to plants, including molecular and cellular strategies to embark on a journey ...

Unlike plants, animals can’t carry out photosynthesis to generate our own oxygen, yet our brains rely on oxygen to make the massive amounts of energy needed to function ... macrophages from induced ...

The amount of bubbles coming out of the stem of the plant are a good indication of the rate of photosynthesis. But what happens if we reduce the light intensity? It's practically stopped.

Explores the structure and function of green plants, focusing on their three main parts: roots, stems, and leaves. Roots anchor the plant and absorb water and minerals through root hairs. Stems ...