Photosynthesis occurs in chloroplasts found within cells. It is the chloroplasts that contain the green pigment chlorophyll which absorbs light. The plant uses this glucose to grow as well as make ...

Plant cell biology is the study of all aspects of plant cells. It is particularly concerned with structure, growth, division, signalling, differentiation and death of plant cells. The authors ...

Pre-mRNA splicing generates seemingly useless byproducts called lariat RNAs. In a recent issue of Science, Tang et al. show that lariat RNAs, if not cleared, act as precursors of 21 and 22-nucleotide ...

Native or indigenous Filipino plants are those that occur naturally in a region, ecosystem, or habitat in the Philippines without human introduction. These plants have already adapted to the local ...

Plant-based products used to treat diseases or to maintain health, are called herbal products, botanical products, or phytomedicines. A product made from plant sources and used only for internal use ...