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Anthocerotibacter panamensis under a microscope

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Species discovery sheds light on early photosynthesis

Led by Boyce Thompson Institute faculty member Fay-Wei Li, researchers have discovered a new species of cyanobacteria, Anthocerotibacter panamensis, which could help illuminate how photosynthesis evolved to create the world as we know it. The...

Boyce Thompson Institute
School of Integrative Plant Science
Plant Biology Section

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May 14, 2021

Grape genetics research reveals what makes the perfect flower

When today’s growers cultivate new varieties — trying to produce better tasting and more disease-resistant grapes — it takes 2-4 years for breeders to learn if they have the genetic ingredients for the perfect flower. Females set fruit, but...

Cornell AgriTech
School of Integrative Plant Science
Horticulture Section

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May 11, 2021

Undergrad research on display at CURB symposium

More than 30 students presented their research on a wide range of topics during the 35th Cornell Undergraduate Research Board Spring Symposium, held virtually May 4-7.

Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Biology

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May 6, 2021

18.5M-year-old vine fossil identified as new species

The new species, named Ampelorhiza heteroxylon, belongs to a diverse group of tropical lianas called Paullinieae, within the soapberry family (Sapindaceae). More than 475 species of Paullinieae live in the tropics today. Researchers identified...

School of Integrative Plant Science
Plant Biology Section
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May 3, 2021

Agrawal, Hanson elected to National Academy of Sciences

Anurag Agrawal, the James A. Perkins Professor of Environmental Studies in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, and Maureen Hanson, the Liberty Hyde Bailey Professor in the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics (CALS, Arts and...