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September 14, 2023
In plants, the jasmonate signaling pathway helps plants control their defense responses to environmental stresses. Like the human body, plants respond differently to individual threats. Just as people wouldn’t get a fever due to a sprained ankle, plants deal with harmful elements in particular ways. A study from the Howe lab looks at how plants respond to environmental threats in the correct way.
September 8, 2023
The Plant Resilience Institute (PRI) at Michigan State University invites applications for up to two Postdoctoral Fellowships in plant resilience. We encourage applications from candidates in any early-career stage, from finishing PhD students to current postdoctoral scholars.
September 4, 2023
Phosphorus is a mineral that plants need to grow and complete its life cycle. But in the United States, scientists say phosphorus in our soil is going to deplete within this century.
August 18, 2023
Plants grown in distinct environments often harbor similar microbiomes, which suggests highly conserved mechanisms for the establishment and maintenance of specific plant-microbe interactions.
