Lanthanides are a class of rare earth elements that in many countries are added to fertilizer as micronutrients to stimulate plant growth. But little is known about how they are absorbed by plants or ...

A research team has reviewed the crucial role of light-dependent protochlorophyllide oxidoreductase (LPOR) in chlorophyll synthesis and chloroplast development, particularly during the dark-light ...

New preliminary research suggests that a combination of higher atmospheric CO2 and hotter temperatures contribute to a ...

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Young Cho used an ethanol spray to reduce the chlorophyll levels in leaves. The spray induced small RNA that interfered with chlorophyll synthesis resulting in pale yellow plants, and the ...

"We found that even when chlorophyll synthesis decreased 70%, there was no inhibition of growth," said Young Cho, a postdoctoral researcher in the Ort lab and the study's lead author.

Chlorophyll plays a pivotal role in photosynthesis, which is why plants have evolved to have high chlorophyll levels in their leaves. However, making this pigment is expensive because plants invest a ...

This work not only clarified the association between chlorophyll synthesis and plant growth but also provided a novel gene target for enhancing crop productivity [2].

Clear skin, more energy, better digestion—these are just a few of chlorophyll water’s purported benefits. But experts note there’s still much we don’t know.

Chlorophyllin, derived from chlorophyll is semi-synthetic and water-soluble. It is commonly used as an additive to medicines or food colorings. It is also used to treat wounds. Health Benefits ...