News and calendar of the Laboratory of Biochemistry
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Millions for plant sensitivity, but is it worth it?
- Wageningen researchers will lead a large-scale research project into the sense of touch in plants over the next decade. For this purpose, they... -
Prestigious grant for research into plant tactile sense
- You probably don't realise it when you walk on grass: the blades of grass not only sense the pressure of your feet, but adjust their growth... -
Plants harbour ancient, ultra-fast responsiveness
- New research from Wageningen University & Research reveals that plants respond to a plant growth hormone within seconds, much faster than... -
Scientists discover new component in world's best-studied plant
- Wageningen researchers have discovered a previously unnoticed component within the thale cress: a thin film that encases the embryo in the seed. This... -
Wageningen scientists unravel how the potato disease sharpens its weapons
- Last year, a team of researchers at Wageningen University & Research discovered how the cells of Phytophthora infestans (potato blight disease)... -
New immune system discovered in bacteria
- Like humans, bacteria have various immune systems to defend against pathogens such as viruses. These immune systems usually degrade the DNA of the... -
WUR scientists awarded NWO ENW-KLEIN subsidy for innovative research
- How do the laws of physics affect the mechanics of plant growth? And, how can science help prevent inbreeding in endangered species with a limited...