The spring-type near isogenic line (NIL) of the winter-type barley (Hordeum vulgare ssp. vulgare) var. Hayakiso 2 (HK2) was developed by introducing VERNALIZATION-H1 (Vrn-H1) for spring growth habit ...

Photoperiod is an important environmental cue. Plants can distinguish the seasons and flower at the right time through sensing the photoperiod. Soybean is a sensitive shortday crop, and the timing of ...

Cell biologists reveal the phytochrome B molecule has unexpected dynamics activated by temperature, and behaves differently depending on the temperature and type of light. As climate change warms the ...

Scientist have revealed both dark adapted and light-activated structures of a red photosensory protein, phytochrome. According to the results of the study, almost non-existent structural changes in ...

Scientist have revealed the biochemical activity of a model phytochrome in a new study published in Nature Communications. Plants and bacteria constantly adapt in changes to light environment. This is ...