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- 1. 2019 Anton Lang Memorial Award Winners Announced
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Luciana Renna and Ben Mansfeld were both recognized as scientists who exemplify the research excellence, ideas, dedication, and vision of former PRL director, Anton Lang.
- By By Igor Houwat
- 2. [LINK] Brandizzi lab to study the effect of space flight on seeds
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The goal is to help increase the nutritional value of plants grown in spaceflight. The seeds will be on NASA's Orion spacecraft, on its maiden voyage to the moon and back.
- By By NASA
- 3. New insights into plant cell organelle and molecule movement
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New research reveals a protein, TGNap1, that supports the poorly-understood Trans-Golgi Network in structure, function, and motion. The study also provides evidence for microtubule-driven organelle movement, a new line of thought in plant science.
- By By Igor Houwat, Luciana Renna. Banner image by Rémi Walle
- 4. [LINK] How do you grow plants in space? Michigan State researchers are on the case
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A Lansing State Journal story features Dr. Brandizzi, Evan Angelos, a fourth-year doctoral student, Starla Zemelis-Durfee, Brandizzi lab manager, and their research on how plants grow in and respond to stressful environments.
- By RJ Wolcott, Lansing State Journal
- 5. [LINK] Federica Brandizzi named AAAS fellow
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The American Association for the Advancement of Science has recognized Dr. Brandizzi for her work on the endoplasmic reticulum and the Golgi apparatus, organelles pivotal to food production in plant cells.
- By By Jessi Adler
- 6. Stressed plant roots warn the rest of the plant of looming dangers
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When facing drought or heat stress, roots are advance scouts that warn the rest of the plant to prepare for the big 'hit.'
- By By Igor Houwat, Federica Brandizzi, Ya-Shiuan Lai
- 7. Two plant cell 'hotspots' tell the cell where to import its resources
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The two proteins, called VAP, indicate where endocytosis, a form of transport in which a living cell imports molecules, should occur.
- By By Igor Houwat, Giovanni Stefano
- 8. Study shows how a gene helps plants manage their protein production in stressful times
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The NPR1 gene keeps the unfolded protein response, a plant fail-safe for stressful times, in check.
- By By Igor Houwat, Ya-Shiuan Lai; Banner by Thomas Regnault, CC BY 4.0, https://doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.5371444.v1
- 9. Announcing the inaugural winners of the Keegstra and Thomashow 2018 Travel Award
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Pengfei Cao and Alyssa Preiser, both graduate students, were each awarded $1200 to present their research at upcoming science conferences.
- By By Igor Houwat
- 10. Growing a garden in space
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Scientists are studying how plants adapt to space environments. The NASA funded research aims to help us grow fresh produce beyond the planet Earth.
- By By Igor Houwat, Evan Angelos; Banner Image by NASA
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