Abstract Ethnopharmacological relevance The genus Acer (Aceraceae), commonly known
as maple, comprises approximately 129 species that primarily grow in the northern …

In this study, the antibacterial and antifungal properties of silver nanoparticles synthesized
with the aqueous plant extract of Acer oblongifolium leaves were defined using a simplistic …

Several halophytes–plants which complete their life cycle in saline environment–have
considerable economic potential as oil source, fodder, wood, ornamental, and medicinal …

Possible functions of anthocyanins in leaves, stems, roots and other vegetative organs have
long attracted scientific debate. Key functional hypotheses include:(i) protection of …

The ability of plants to sequester carbon is highly variable over the course of the year and
reflects seasonal variation in photosynthetic efficiency. This seasonal variation is most …

Medal (note the leaf scroll at the top) received by W. Adams at the Missouri State Science
Fair. The backdrop of leaves includes those from (beginning in the upper left, moving …

Anthocyanins and nonphotochemical quenching (NPQ) are two important tools that provide
photoprotection in plant leaves. In order to understand how plants use these tools for …

The reasons behind autumn colors, a striking manifestation of anthocyanin synthesis in
plants, are poorly understood. Usually, not all leaves of an anthocyanic plant turn red or only …

Disassembly and degradation of the photosynthetic protein complexes during autumn
senescence, a vital step to ensure efficient nutrient relocalization for winter storage, is poorly …

Cakile maritima is a halophyte with potential for ecological, economical and medicinal uses.
We address here the impact of salinity on its growth, photosynthesis and seed quality. Whole …