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How Rootstocks Affect Graft Hydraulic Balance
Rootstocks of different genotypes have varying hydraulic conductance. Rootstock’s hydraulic conductivity will influence a scion’s water relations. Rootstocks influence a scion’s hydraulic conductance through its root system size and vigor, hydraulic signaling, and direct signaling. Dwarfing and drought tolerance are the two impacts of a rootstock’s hydraulic conductance on grafted trees. Grafting scions to rootstocks… Continue reading…
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Understanding Alpine Growth Dynamics in a Warming World: A Root Imaging Study
Every little bit of information counts in the scientific journey to understand the impacts of climate change. Today, we’d like to spotlight a fascinating study by Patrick Möhl, Raphael S. von Büren, and Erika Hiltbrunner, which challenges previous assumptions about plant growth in alpine environments under a warming climate. This research, primarily using root imagery,… Continue reading…
How Climate Change Impacts Leaf Pigments
Chlorophylls, carotenoids, and anthocyanins are the pigments coloring leaves green, orange, and red, respectively. Chlorophyll degradation, a crucial phenomenon in autumn, is getting delayed due to climate change cutting the fall color change time short with repercussions on nitrogen cycling and carbon storage. Warm temperature makes tropical forest leaves darker and reduces light reflection, which… Continue reading…
Celebrating Milestones the CID Bioscience Way: A Waffle Day to Remember
In the heart of Camas, WA, something special took shape in the halls of CID Bioscience. The scent of success? No, it was the sweet, mouthwatering aroma of freshly made waffles! Not your average corporate celebration, but at CID Bioscience, we believe in doing things a little differently. What’s the cause of the celebration? Our… Continue reading…
How Does Climate Change Affect Forest Canopy?
Drought, carbon dioxide levels, and warm temperatures are the factors that impact forest canopy the most. Climate change weakens trees, reduces leaf area, and leads to tree mortality. Increasing wildfires and insect attacks due to drought will alter the canopy completely. Tree canopy degradation can occur due to climate change effects on various levels of… Continue reading…
5 Ways Mycorrhizae Influence Forest Productivity
Ectomycorrhiza is commonly found in forests, especially in temperate and boreal regions. Arbuscular mycorrhizae, a type of endomycorrhiza, is more common in the tropics, grasslands, plantations, and deserts. A tree can have more than one type of mycorrhiza, each making a distinct contribution to its hosts. Mycorrhiza increases access and absorption of nutrients and water,… Continue reading…
Our 2023 Interns are Here: Meet the Team
At CID Bio-Science, we’re thrilled to kick off the summer season by adding four extraordinary individuals to our team. Each with their unique talents, experiences, and ambitions, we are happy to have them join our crew for a summer of learning, growth, and meaningful contributions. First, let’s welcome Justine, a Computer Science and Electrical Engineering… Continue reading…
