Early maturity allows weedy rice (Oryza sativa L. f. spontanea) to persist by escaping harvest in paddy fields. A shorter grain-filling period contributes to the early maturity of weedy rice. However, ...

The endosperm, the tissue surrounding the plant embryo in the seed, has long been perceived as a nourishing tissue that is abandoned once the transition to the seedling is complete. A Swiss team, led ...

Nuclear DNA content was measured in developing endosperm cells of two wheat varieties, Chinese Spring and Spica. 3C, 6C, 12C and 24C nuclei were detected, indicating that some form of ...

This shows the synergid-endosperm fusion (SE fusion), a novel cell to cell fusion in fertilized ovule. Left, mitochondria (green particles) in the persistent synergid cell (white dashed line) began to ...

A new study demonstrates the effects of rice endosperm protein on the markers correlating to lipid dysfunction in humans and the results are quite encouraging!! Metabolic syndrome is a dangerous ...

Gluten refers to the proteins found in wheat endosperm. Some people are gluten-intolerant, but a gluten-free diet is not for everyone. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...

Makapuno, a form of coconut with soft meat, is much sought after for its versatile role in the preparation of dessert. It is characterized by the absence of the liquid endosperm (coconut water) which ...