When a maize plant is attacked by the fungus Ustilago maydis, tumor-like tissue growths occur at the site of infection. How the pathogen causes this response in its host has long been unknown. But a ...

When a maize plant is attacked by the fungus Ustilago maydis, tumor-like tissue growths occur at the site of infection. How the pathogen causes this response in its host has long been unknown. But a ...

A recent study published in Scientific Reports explores using graphene oxide (GO) as a seed coating to enhance maize seedling growth. With the growing demand for increased food production, ...

Looking around, you might not realize it, but corn is everywhere. In one form or another, it's in the cereals in your cupboard, the cosmetics and medicines in your bathroom, the kibble in your pet's ...

(a) Data deduplication. The blue waypoints represent the original waypoints, and the yellow waypoints represent the selected waypoints. (b) Image cropping. (c) Data annotation. The red boxes indicate ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract Ca-mediated processes are known to be involved in transducing many developmental, hormonal, and environmental cues in plant cells. In this ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract Growth and iron uptake by maize seedlings were studied as functions of the phosphate concentration and rate of flow of nutrient solutions.

The rains are here and farmers are busy. Maize farmers should understand the growth and development of the plant to do proper crop husbandry to maximise yields. Although farmers have no control of ...

Maize is a staple crop and a cornerstone of livelihoods. Therefore, understanding the rhythm of the seasons is paramount. The difference between a bountiful harvest and a devastating loss often comes ...

Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development has announced an outbreak of Downy Mildew Disease (DMD) that ...