A team of scientists across five continents led by King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) Associate ...

Few living things seem to have less in common than plants and animals, but that assumption is being increasingly challenged. Evolution, and the ways in which the kingdom of plants and the kingdom ...

More information: Jakub Rzemieniewski et al, CEP signaling coordinates plant immunity with nitrogen status, Nature Communications (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-55194-x ...

The discovery of the resistosome was a milestone in plant immunity. Here, Zhong et al. identify a kinase that phosphorylates the NLR, and reveal how this kinase regulates resistosome assembly to ...

"Climate change is causing diseases to appear in places previously unseen. We need more study of plant immunity to develop technologies that will protect valuable food crops," said Wulff.

Plant-based diet can lower the risk of heart disease by reducing the levels of cholesterol and blood pressure. It promotes a better heart health with the help of nutrient rich and fibre packed food.

A powerhouse of iron, calcium, and vitamins A, C, and K, spinach supports strong bones, boosts immunity, and improves vision. It grows quickly and can be harvested multiple times, making it a ...