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May 17, 2018

Battling bubbles: How plants protect themselves from killer fungus

In the battle between plants and pathogens, molecules called small RNAs are coveted weapons used by both invaders and defenders. Researchers report how plants package and […]
May 17, 2018

Vitamin B12 breakthrough for more complete Vegetarian and Vegan diets

Scientists have made a significant discovery about how the vitamin content of some plants can be improved to make vegetarian and vegan diets more complete. Vitamin […]
May 17, 2018

Monitoring of tropical trees in face of climate change

Experts have challenged the principle that tropical ecosystems are aseasonal — after discovering regular cycles in fruiting, flowering and leafing in such climates. Monitoring of tropical […]
May 17, 2018

La Trobe's infection-busting discovery

Scientists have shown a protein found in a tobacco plant has the potential to fight life-threatening infectious diseases. La Trobe's infection-busting discovery La Trobe's infection-busting discovery […]