This is called photosynthesis. The basic structure of a plant cell is shown below. Photosynthesis relies on many structures in the cell all working together, each playing its role. The diagram ...

We’re not trying to replace or even compete with agriculture; we're closing the gap between demand and supply," says the CEO ...

Most animal cells range in size from 10 - 50 μm, and plant cells from 10 - 100 μm. The human eye can see objects as small as 50 μm. We require a microscope to see cells in further detail.

This herb has long been used in traditional medicine to treat conditions such as bronchitis, diarrhoea, hypertension, and ...

Wageningen researchers have discovered that a vital plant protein originated more than 600 million years ago, long before the ...

The plant cell wall is a dynamic network of several biopolymers and structural proteins including ... These approaches have the advantage of averaging structural features over large areas. Line ...

A major study of botanic gardens around the world has revealed their struggles with one fundamental aim: to safeguard the world's most threatened plants from extinction.

The human body is interconnected with cell-to-cell communication to orchestrate an effective immune response. Plant cells are organized in a rigid, static order resembling a brick wall due to their ...

Guard cells are pairs of epidermal cells that control gas diffusion by regulating the opening and closure of stomatal pores. Guard cells, like other types of plant cells, are surrounded by a ...

A University of Ottawa neuroscientist has led a Canadian research team to reveal important new insights into the activation dynamics of neural stem cells (NSCs). These are the stem cells that ...