💧 Which genes help rice survive drought? A meta-analysis of 901 QTLs + RNA-seq identified 11 hub proteins and two core candidate genes linked to drought tolerance in rice seedlings. 🔗 Read more: https://t.co/SVUFWJe9yP #Rice #DroughtTolerance #Genomics #PlantStress

🌾 Can maize handle salinity better with sustainable inputs? Cattle manure + Trichoderma harzianum boosted growth and yield under saline irrigation in Brazil’s semiarid region. 🔗 Read more: https://t.co/N9mDTYjvVE #Maize #SalinityStress #Agroecology #SoilHealth

🌱 How much salinity can quinoa tolerate in sandy soils? A new study tracks EC dynamics and shows the KD genotype is more resilient than J009 under NaCl stress. 🔗 Read more: https://t.co/LmWQoqXQmf #Quinoa #SalinityStress #CropScience #SoilScience

🌿 Can plant extracts replace chemical fungicides? This study tests 18 plant-derived & agro-waste products against 31 fungal pathogens, with several showing strong inhibitory activity—supporting greener crop protection. 🔗 https://t.co/nfafqIzrI5 #Biofungicides #PlantHealth

🌱 The n-butanolic fraction of Calotropis procera leaves demonstrates potent pain-relieving effects—reducing writhing by up to 91%—with no toxicity observed. Rich in phenolics + roseoside. 🔗 Read more: https://t.co/81RgMM9KDq #Ethnopharmacology #NaturalProducts #Toxicology

🍄 How do fungal networks shape plant health, nutrient cycling, and ecosystem resilience? 🌱Explore the latest research on plant–fungal interactions and contribute your work! 🗓️ Deadline: 31 Jul 2026 🔗 https://t.co/hkARIQeQXQ #FungalNetworks #Rhizosphere #SoilMicrobiome

🪲 An #invasive African seed predator is reshaping Hawai‘i’s coral tree ecosystems. Specularius impressithorax attacks native & introduced hosts, shows potential for host expansion, and even boosts germination under light predation. 🔗 https://t.co/diwcB4P1RY #Ecology #Hawaii

🍐 Boron boosts early ovary growth in pear! Boron application increased cell expansion, raised GA & cytokinin levels, and reduced ABA/auxin to drive stronger fruit development. 🔗 https://t.co/4RcxM91ur7 #Pear #FruitSet #PlantHormones #Boron #Horticulture #PlantScience

🌱 Fighting acidified soils in Ponkan orchards! Combined soil amendments (lime + gypsum, organic fertilizer, K2CO3, or chicken manure ash) improved pH, nutrient uptake, root growth, and photosynthesis. 🔗 https://t.co/f6wCqEysRI #Citrus #SoilHealth #PlantGrowth #Agriculture

🛡️ How do soybeans resist cyst nematodes? A new study shows that GmMYB29 activates GmPP2C-37like, boosting defense against H. glycines Race 3. Read the full article 👉 https://t.co/8nl1RlXTGg #soybean #plantbiology #plantdefense #nematodes

🌿 Many products sold as “Raíz de Tejocote” aren’t real Crataegus mexicana roots. 🔍 Microscopy shows they’re often stems or other species. 🧪 This study offers anatomical markers for proper authentication. 🔗 https://t.co/oPmgEpJQMT #HerbalSafety #Crataegus #QualityControl

🌴 New study shows that strong Asian monsoons sustained tropical forests in Miocene South China, pushing them north to 23°N. Leaf fossils reveal a warm (22.3 °C) and humid climate with dynamic forest mosaics. 🔗 https://t.co/nVElSqqHKl #Paleoclimate #AsianMonsoon #Paleobotany

🌳 New insights into tropical tree strategies! Root anatomy reveals a continuum from fast to slow growth, with most species showing mixed, flexible hydraulic traits. Root and leaf traits are decoupled. 🔗 https://t.co/4Z5mBmfxx1 #PlantEcology #TropicalTrees #FunctionalTraits

🌱🔬 Ever wondered what’s happening inside plants at the single-cell level? Share your work in our Special Issue on single-cell multi-omics in plant development & stress response! 🌿✨ 🔗 Submit now: https://t.co/g1DFDCDuTd #SingleCellOmics #SCMO #MultiOmics

🌿 A new thyme species from Southern Italy! Researchers describe Thymus apulus, distinct from T. striatus and T. spinulosus based on detailed morphometric analyses. Its restricted habitat highlights key conservation needs. 🔗 https://t.co/kselPrO2xR #Biodiversity #Taxonomy

🍇 New lightweight AI for grape leaf cultivar ID! An improved MobileNetV3-Small model boosts spatial attention, enhances multi-scale fusion & achieves 96.53% accuracy with just 1.17M params, ideal for mobile use in vineyards. 🔗 https://t.co/8QuV0BvyiG #Viticulture #Agritech

💧 Grapevine physiology under water stress: moderate irrigation reductions maintain photosynthesis & transpiration, especially under plastic covers. 📘 Strydom et al. 🔗 https://t.co/i7w7WpIwRk #Viticulture #Grapevines #PrecisionAgriculture #CropPhysiology #WaterManagement

🌱 Hedychium coccineum octaploids show dwarfism, earlier flowering, smaller leaves & better stress tolerance. HcPCNA1 is linked to plant height regulation. 📄 Wang et al. 🔗 https://t.co/CngvJDfuD0 #PolyploidBreeding #PlantScience #DwarfPlants #StressTolerance #Hedychium

🌿 Clematis research is blooming! Advances in molecular breeding cover genetics, flower traits, stress resistance, and medicinal value. 📄 He et al. 🔗 https://t.co/S3O0cEcjXp #Clematis #PlantBreeding #Horticulture #StressResistance #OrnamentalPlants

🌞 Full-sun cacao is rising — but which genotypes adapt best? Research reveals strong differences in CO₂ uptake, WUE, and light-response traits. VT-05, PS-13 19, CP-49 & others show high efficiency under intense light. 📘 https://t.co/UmyT5fiabC #Cacao #Photosynthesis