Shade plants in the spotlight: New method measures how plants in shade receive light
Plants in the shade of other plants receive more light than scientists had previously believed. A team of researchers from ...
ISRO Grows Cowpea Seeds In Space During SPADEX Mission, Shares Stunning Orbit Views
ISRO recently shared a picture of a cowpea seed which sprouted in space. It is part of the Vikram Sarabhai Space Center's ...
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Food grows better on the moon than on Mars, scientists find
The ground on Mars is full of nitrogen, a vital component for planet life, raising hopes that it might be more hospitable ...
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Shade Plants Harness Far-Red Light for Photosynthesis in a Surprising Way
Plants in the shade of other plants receive more light than scientists had previously believed. A team of researchers from Utrecht University and Wageningen University & Research (WUR) describe how, ...
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Plants living in the shade get much more light than previously believed
Shaded plants use green and far-red light for photosynthesis. Findings could transform greenhouse horticulture.
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Shade plants in the spotlight
“When you have a better understanding of how different colours of light affect photosynthesis and plant growth, you can help growers develop smart ways to supplement natural sunlight with ...