How do rootstocks mediate scion salinity tolerance under salt stress?
Grafting in tomato has been investigated mainly in small-scale experiments, demonstrating morphological, physiological, and metabolic changes in the scion mediated by the rootstock. By grafting a scion onto different rootstocks, scion salt tolerance.....»»
Soft, living materials made with algae glow under stress
A team of researchers led by the University of California San Diego has developed soft yet durable materials that glow in response to mechanical stress, such as compression, stretching or twisting. The materials derive their luminescence from single-.....»»
Electrons are quick-change artists in molten salts, chemists show
In a finding that helps elucidate how molten salts in advanced nuclear reactors might behave, scientists have shown how electrons interacting with the ions of the molten salt can form three states with different properties. Understanding these states.....»»
Greener neighborhoods can protect us—at the cellular level
A new study finds that greenspace—the vegetation in a neighborhood's yards, parks and public spaces—has a positive impact on a key genetic marker associated with exposure to stress. However, the study also finds that the positive impact of greens.....»»
Should LA care about salt in New Orleans" tap water? Yes. Here"s why
Los Angeles residents would be wise to keep an eye on New Orleans, where saltwater from the Gulf of Mexico is creeping up the Mississippi River and threatening the drinking water supply. Officials are tracking the daily movements of the saline wedge,.....»»
Unlocking the secrets of cold tolerance: A dive into tomato plants" molecular responses to chilling stress
Cold sensitivity poses a significant challenge for certain essential crops. While there's an indication that these plants may possess cold acclimation capabilities, the molecular dynamics, particularly involving the CRT binding factor (CBF) family, a.....»»
Climate Change Is Making Saltwater Intrusion Worse in Coastal Areas
A hydrogeologist explains the shifting balance between fresh and salt water at the coast as sea levels rise.....»»
Biologists find salicylic acid and RNA interference mediate antiviral immunity of plant stem cells
Viruses are a threat to all organisms, including plants. A small group of plant stem cells, however, successfully defends itself from infection......»»
Stress wrecks male big brown bat fertility during breeding season
Even on a good day the environment can be wildly unpredictable, from unexpected gusts of wind to food scarcity, and as humans continue to edge out the natural world, the stress on wild populations is increasing......»»
Here"s Why Salt Water Is Invading the Mississippi and Whether It Will Happen More Often
Raging floods, intensifying drought and rising seas could affect saltwater intrusion.....»»
Three weeks later, Apple Watch is still struggling with a watchOS 10 weather bug
I’ve got a fairly high tolerance for software bugs. It comes with the territory when running beta software for most of the summer. I don’t even mind when my iPhone tells me it wasn’t on for much of the night. It happens. This Apple Watch weathe.....»»
Study shows the best way to save giraffes is to support wildlife law enforcement and end poaching
Iconic animals such as giraffes can be flagship species for conservation because of their charisma and popularity among the public. A new study explored the various threats to giraffe populations, and how specific human actions can mediate those thre.....»»
Researchers prove that new method can be used to measure ozone stress in soybeans
As the world focuses on not only solving the climate crisis but also sustaining the world's food supply, researchers need tools to evaluate how atmospheric pollutants affect crops. Over the past decade, the agriculture community has turned to solar-i.....»»
Study explores how risk tolerance changes around payday
People living in poverty often struggle from payday to payday. Those who receive government assistance, such as welfare or pensions, must manage scarce resources to make ends meet until the next payment. Researchers from Kobe University, the Max Plan.....»»
The best noise-canceling headphones for travel make flying less of a nightmare
With the best noise-canceling headphones for flying, air travel doesn't have to be a total nightmare. Shop Prime Day deals:Amazon headphone dealsBest Buy headphone dealsWalmart headphone dealsFlying was never the most stress-free way to travel,.....»»
"Roving sentinels" discover new air pollution sources
In 2019, University of Utah atmospheric scientists, the Environmental Defense Fund and other partners added a new tool to their quiver of air quality monitors—two Google Street View cars, Salt Lake Valley's roving sentinels that would detect hyper-.....»»
Consistent metabolism may prove costly for insects in saltier water
Increased salinity usually spells trouble for freshwater insects like mayflies. A new study from North Carolina State University finds that the lack of metabolic responses to salinity may explain why some freshwater insects often struggle in higher s.....»»
Climate change and cattle: Genetics may hold answer to heat stress tolerance
How do farmers decide which cows to breed and which to put out to pasture?.....»»
Study pinpoints cold adaptations in nervous system of Antarctic octopus
Laden with dissolved salt, Antarctic waters can hover just above freezing and even dip below it. Temperatures this low would likely kill the animals that prosper in warmer waters further north. Yet, some creatures have found ways to live in this inho.....»»
Researchers reveal genetic and evolutionary characteristics of tricotyledony in sand rice
Known as a pioneer herb on the moving sand dunes of Central Asia, sand rice has been recommended as a potential future crop due to its excellent drought tolerance and rich nutritional value......»»
Facilitating a new nucleic acid detection platform
DNA phosphorothioate (PT)-modification, with a non-bridging oxygen in the phosphodiester backbone substituted by sulfur, is an epigenetic marker in prokaryotes and is involved in the bacterial defense system, anti-oxidative stress, and gene regulatio.....»»