Biological Carbon Fixation
Biological carbon fixation is the process by which living organisms, specifically plants, algae, and certain bacteria, transform carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere into organic…
Biology
DNA Building Resulted in an Unanticipated Finding of Critical Cell Function
In general, advances in DNA technology and genetic engineering have contributed significantly to the understanding of numerous aspects of biological activities and processes. CRISPR-Cas9, synthetic…
New Rice Varieties for Africa provide Viral Protection
The so-called Rice Yellow Mottle Virus (RYMV) is to blame for massive crop losses in Africa, particularly among small-scale farmers. A study team from Heinrich…
Researchers discovered a Chemical that Fights Leukemia and Lymphoma
Researchers at The University of Texas at El Paso have discovered a novel pharmaceutical chemical that effectively kills leukemia and lymphoma cancer cells, potentially paving…
The Host Plant’s Genetics decide the Bacteria they Attract
Plants frequently form communities with microbes in their roots, which affects plant health and development. Although a variety of factors influence microbe recruitment, it is…
Researchers increase Seed Nitrogen content by lowering Plant Chlorophyll Levels
Chlorophyll is essential for photosynthesis, which is why plants have evolved to contain large levels of it in their leaves. However, producing this pigment is…
Scientists Manipulate the Plant Microbiome to Protect Crops from Illness
For the first time, scientists modified plants’ microbiomes, increasing the abundance of ‘good’ bacteria that defend the plant against disease. The findings could significantly cut…
Denitrifying Bacteria
Denitrifying bacteria are a type of bacterium that plays an important part in the nitrogen cycle by converting nitrates (NO3-) and nitrites (NO2-) into nitrogen…
Nitrifying Bacteria
Nitrifying bacteria are chemolithotrophic organisms from the genera Nitrosomonas, Nitrosococcus, Nitrobacter, Nitrospina, Nitrospira, and Nitrococcus. These are microorganisms that play an important part in the…
Soil Microbiology
The study of soil microorganisms, their roles, and how they affect soil qualities is known as soil microbiology. It is a subfield of microbiology that…
Saprotrophic Bacteria
Saprotrophic bacteria are soil-dwelling bacteria that use saprotrophic nutrition as their primary energy source. These are bacteria that play an important role in the breakdown…
Heterotroph – an organism
A heterotroph is an organism that cannot make its own food and must rely on other sources of organic carbon, primarily plant or animal materials,…
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