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May
06
2022

Can algae unlock the secrets of photosynthesis?

By Carnegie HQ
Palo Alto, CA— A team led by current and former Carnegie plant biologists has undertaken the largest ever functional genomic study of a photosynthetic organism. Their work, published in Nature Genetics , could inform strategies for improving ...
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May
03
2022

Plant Cell Atlas is inspiring the next generation

By Carnegie HQ
Palo Alto, CA— In many ways, plants form the cornerstone of our society. They are key to the health of many ecosystems, underpin our entire food chain, provide us with fuel and medicine, and mitigate the effects of carbon pollution in our atmosphere ...
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Apr
27
2022

What can plants learn from algae?

By Carnegie HQ
Palo Alto, CA— Algae have a superpower that helps them grow quickly and efficiently. New work led by Carnegie’s Adrien Burlacot lays the groundwork for transferring this ability to agricultural crops, which could help feed more people and fight ...
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Feb
07
2022

Elucidating plants’ survival skills could save humanity in a changing climate

By Carnegie HQ
Palo Alto, CA— Plant science will be crucial for solving many of society’s most-pressing challenges—including climate change, food security, and sustainable energy—but what are the outstanding mysteries that plant researchers need to solve to pave ...
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Dec
09
2021

New understanding of plant nutrient response could improve fertilizer management strategies

By Carnegie HQ
Palo Alto, CA— Green is a color that is almost universally associated with plants—for good reason. The green pigment chlorophyll is essential to plants’ ability to generate food; but what happens if they don’t have enough of it? New work from ...
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Oct
26
2021

How do plants act fast to fight off infections?

By Carnegie HQ
Palo Alto, CA— New work led by Carnegie’s Kangmei Zhao and Sue Rhee reveals a new mechanism by which plants are able to rapidly activate defenses against bacterial infections. This understanding could inspire efforts to improve crop yields and ...
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Oct
04
2021

NSF funds team-up of computer scientists and microbiologist to analyze microbial communities

By Carnegie HQ
Palo Alto, CA— Carnegie’s Devaki Bhaya is part of a Rice University led team that was recently awarded $2.8 million from the National Science Foundation for a five-year project to define the social order of naturally occurring microbial communities ...
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Sep
24
2021

Former Carnegie Staff Associate Martin Jonikas named HHMI Investigator

By Carnegie HQ
Palo Alto, CA— Former Carnegie Staff Associate Martin Jonikas, now an Associate Professor of Molecular Biology at Princeton University, was named one of 33 new Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Investigators. HHMI recognized Jonikas for his ...
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Sep
07
2021

Contributions of Black plant scientists highlighted in area HBCU art exhibits

By Carnegie HQ
Washington, DC— All year round, our lives are shaped by events that were made possible by the often underrecognized work of Black plant scientists. From the refreshment of enjoying a cool scoop of vanilla ice cream on a hot summer day, to the thrill ...
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Sep
07
2021

The future is plant-based. But how do we get there?

By Carnegie HQ
Palo Alto, CA— The world’s population is growing, and global climate change will reshape our maps—shifting locations where human settlements can sustainably exist and thrive. Plant science can help us understand and mitigate the coming challenges, ...
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