Photosynthesis: How this vital process is maintained by the UPS system
Lola Bell reports on new research finding evidence that the ubiquitin-proteasome system contributes to the upkeep of photosynthetic machinery.
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Sunflower slants
It has long been known that plants grow directionally, curving and following sunlight to maximise rates of photosynthesis: twelve year olds across the country have demonstrated this in classroom experiments. Now, however, it seems that some plants might not just follow sunlight individually, but whole groups seem to organise into patterns of bending. Scientists in…