Entries by Abira Sahu

How do plants export brassinosteroids?

April 19, 2024 in /by

If you’ve ever wondered how plants grow, survive, and adapt to their dynamic environment, the secret lies in their vast array of chemical messengers, also called phytohormones. Brassinosteroids  are important hormones that are crucial for plant development and defense against environmental stresses. Like every hormone, brassinosteroids also require specific proteins and other helpers for their […]

Unveiling distinct responses of maize primary and seminal roots under drought stress

February 2, 2024 in /by

Can you imagine going a day without a sip of water? Neither can plants. Water is essential for supporting diverse physiological processes in plants, including photosynthesis, nutrient transport, temperature regulation, and maintenance of cell turgidity. However, with global increase in temperature and shift in weather patterns, droughts have become increasingly frequent and prolonged that severely […]