JOURNAL ARTICLE

Surprising discovery in world's most studied plant can make seeds bigger.

  • Published In: Sciencemag.org, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Applied Science & Technology Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Stokstad, Erik 3 of 3

Abstract

A recent study published in Current Biology revealed a previously unknown mechanism in Arabidopsis thaliana, a widely studied plant, that controls nutrient transport to seeds. Researchers discovered a gate-like structure formed by callose that regulates the flow of nutrients to fertilized ovules, impacting seed size. By manipulating the gene responsible for degrading callose, researchers were able to increase seed size in Arabidopsis and rice, suggesting potential agricultural applications for improving crop yields. This discovery highlights the ongoing potential for new findings in plant biology, even in well-studied organisms like Arabidopsis. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Sciencemag.org. 2025/04, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Health and Medicine
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:184472541
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