'Stomata in-Sight' system allows scientists to watch plants 'breathe' in real-time

For centuries, scientists have known that plants "breathe" through microscopic pores on their leaves called stomata. These ...

Fungus 'rewires' maize plants, causing tumor-like growths by hijacking root formation process

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 ...