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Researchers adopt approach for more ethical plant research

Advances in recombinant antibody production You can read this post online at https://botany.one/2024/05/researchers-adopt-approach-for-more-ethical-plant-research/ You

Engineered increase in mesophyll conductance improves photosynthetic efficiency in field trial

You can read this post online at https://botany.one/2024/05/engineered-increase-in-mesophyll-conductance-improves-photosynthetic-efficiency-in-field-trial You can read

Symphony of Insights: Transforming Crop Simulation with Sound and Music

Revolutionizing scientific communication and insight through auditory and visual representations You can read this post online at https://botany.one/2024/04/symphony-of-

Harnessing the Power of Synthetic Data for Deep Learning Image Analysis

The Synavis framework provides a solution to overcome data scarcity for training deep learning biological image analysis models. You can read this post online at https:/

A Comparative Analysis for Predicting Wheat Yield in Rainfed Areas of Morocco

A new study comparing crop yield prediction models reveals insights into the effectiveness of different modeling in the face of climate change. You can read this post o

Exploring the synergy of canopy architecture and nitrogen partitioning

Models uncover how plants coordinate architectural characteristics and photosynthetic nitrogen allocation to optimize photosynthesis. You can read this post online at ht

Towards Super-High Yielding Rice: A Novel Approach to Optimize Grain Filling

A novel systems model, in conjunction with genetic algorithms, identify ideotypes with high yield potential. You can read this post online at https://botany.one/2023/12/

Climate-Proof Wheat: Insights on Key Traits for Yield Stability in a Dynamic Environment

Assessing the impact of traits on wheat yield and stability under climate change. You can read this post online at https://botany.one/2023/12/climate-proof-wheat-insight

Exploring the Influence of Phloem Resistance on Root System Architecture

Studies model the local influence of phloem resistance on taproot and lateral root growth. Read the post: https://botany.one/2023/11/exploring-the-influence-of-phloem-re

Increasing yield prediction accuracy

Researchers find combining multiple types of models improves crop yield predictions, outperforming single models. You can read this post online at https://botany.one/202

Weathering the Storm: Understanding Maize Lodging Resistance

A new model identifies the morphological features that determine stalk bending strength. You can read this post online at https://botany.one/2023/11/weathering-the-stor

Introducing the new CPlantBox

Computational model may help unravel the complex processes of drought tolerance. You can read this post online at https://botany.one/2023/09/introducing-the-new-cplantbo

Using Genomic Prediction to Improve Ecophysiological Crop Models

A guide to combining ecophysiological and genomic models. You can read this post online at https://botany.one/2023/07/using-genomic-prediction-to-improve-ecophysiologic

Five Root Models Compete in Benchmarking Challenge

Assessing the reliability of root water uptake simulations You can read this post online at https://botany.one/2023/08/five-root-models-compete-in-benchmarking-challenge

SIMPLACE: The Next Generation Platform for Agricultural Systems Analysis

SIMPLACE offers a flexible and transparent approach to developing customized crop models You can read this post online at https://botany.one/2023/06/simplace-the-next-g

Introducing Carlos Andrés Ordóñez Parra, our new Science Editor

You can read this post at https://botany.one/2023/04/introducing-carlos-andres-ordonez-parra-our-new-science-editor/

South African Succulents Predict Weather to Maximise Pollination Success

Bulbine frutescens keeps track of temperatures so it’s ready for passing pollinators. You can read the blog post at https://botany.one/2023/04/south-african-succulents-p

How Do Grapevine Leaves Adapt to Light? New Research Sheds Light on Plant Anatomy

Researchers have developed a new theoretical framework to understand how grapevine leaves adjust their structure and function under varying light conditions, revealing th

Citizen Science Boosts Models of Rare Plant Distribution

“Didn’t expect that, did ya?!” Mason Heberling You can read the story at https://botany.one/2023/03/citizen-science-boosts-models-of-rare-plant-distribution/ You can re

Improving Urban Green Spaces Can Increase Inequality

A new study suggests that increasing urban green spaces and street trees may unintentionally worsen inequality, as they can lead to neighbourhoods being infested by hipst