Plant science articles
How Does Crop Canopy Structure Affect Yield? 5 Key Factors Explained
Crop canopy attributes influencing yield are leaf area, inclination angle, ground cover fraction, and chlorophyll content. The attribute that could increase yield by optimizing photosynthetic efficiency, light interception, water use efficiency, or reducing weeds, stress, and disease can vary on the relevant crop physiology. Increasing emphasis on crop canopy attributes can maintain and increase yield… Continue reading…
Guide: Connecting Root Traits to Functions
A growing interest in connecting root traits to functions has identified significant patterns. Several root traits can be involved in a single plant function, and the importance of trait contribution will differ depending on species, biomes, seasons, environment, and soil types. The widely studied morphological and architectural root traits are root length density, root diameter… Continue reading…
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…
Exploring Potato Genotypes’ Response to Drought Stress with minirhizotron: A Conversation on Research and Innovative Technology
From Maverick: “I would like to thank my thesis supervisor Laurent Leport and Brice Dupuis, and also the technician with whom I work, Gaetan Riot” In this intriguing conversation, we get an inside look into the research conducted by Maverick Gouerou, a researcher studying potato genotypes’ response to drought stress in field conditions. With the… Continue reading…
Root Systems’ Role in Ecosystems
Root systems make several vital contributions to ecosystems through their structure and functioning, influencing their environments and encouraging microbial growth and activities. Roots influence biogeochemistry through their involvement in carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus nutrient cycling. They are also significant contributors to the soil carbon sink. Roots build soil structure, stability, and water-holding capacity and promote… Continue reading…