New research presents evidence that algae could have piggybacked on fungi to leave the water and to colonize the land, over 500 million Continue reading Algae living inside fungi: How land plants first evolved
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Land plants inherited their drought defenses from aquatic algae
[USA] One of the most important leaps in the evolution of life on our planet happened when plants moved from water to land. However, Continue reading Land plants inherited their drought defenses from aquatic algae
Here’s why Yield10 Bioscience Inc (YTEN) shares are jumping like a beanstalk
[USA] Yield10 Bioscience Inc (NASDAQ:YTEN) shares are shooting up 268% faster than Jack’s magic bean sparking right into a giant Continue reading Here’s why Yield10 Bioscience Inc (YTEN) shares are jumping like a beanstalk
Strong interaction between herbivores and plants
[Germany] In the past decades, we have seen a dramatic decline in biodiversity around the world. Every day, species are irrecoverably Continue reading Strong interaction between herbivores and plants
The oldest plant on Earth is on your sushi rolls
[Sweden] A new study, conducted by a team of paleontologists, showed how red algae like Nori, which is the seaweed included in Continue reading The oldest plant on Earth is on your sushi rolls
Is algae in soils a new frontier in plant health and yield?
[USA] Could applying microalgae to the soil boost yield and strengthen plants? We spoke to Len Smith, chief business office, Continue reading Is algae in soils a new frontier in plant health and yield?
Make your own natural liquid fertilizers from seaweed
[UK] I longed for huge pumpkins for Halloween, tall sunflowers and plentiful chili and tomato plants, and I found that even with repeated Continue reading Make your own natural liquid fertilizers from seaweed
How plants conquered the land
[UK] Research at the University of Leeds has identified a key gene that assisted the transition of plants from water to the land around 500 million years ago. Continue reading How plants conquered the land
Plants: From algae to trees in 1 billion years
[Denmark] Unlike animals, who began their evolutionary journey in the water, all terrestrial plants in existence today may have been on land all along, explains a new study. While biologists agree that the evolutionary tree for plants begins with green algae, Continue reading Plants: From algae to trees in 1 billion years
Seaweed extract may boost rice production
[Philippines] Extracts from seaweeds, with a little tweak of gamma irradiation, can increase rice production by about a third and guard against major pests. Continue reading Seaweed extract may boost rice production