The idea of using sugar on plants may seem weird at first, but the logic behind it is actually rooted in the science of how plants interact with their soil environment, particularly through the ...

Sugar transporters are integral to the distribution of carbohydrates, which serve not only as energy sources but also as critical regulators of plant growth and organ development. These proteins ...

A small research group has just elucidated the structure of a sugar transport protein that is unique to plants. The new structure can help explain how plant organs - such as pollen - develop properly, ...

Hot weather is taking a toll on your yard, with plants looking droopy and stressed. While you're trying to stay cool indoors, your plants are struggling in the heat outside. Before you give up on ...

Researchers have just elucidated structures of a sugar transport protein that drives transport of sugar in plants. The study provides a comprehensive insight into sugar uptake into plant organs such ...