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Researchers unravel energy boost during seed germination

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Mitochondria, the “powerhouses” of cells, are already fully functional in dry seeds to enable rapid germination. more

Newly discovered signalling pathway helps plants to precisely control seed germination

The picture shows Prof. Dr. Iris Finkemeier and Dr. Guillaume Née in the lab
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Team led by plant physiologists Iris Finkemeier and Guillaume Née at the University of Münster discovers molecular basis for balance between seed dormancy and stress resistance. more

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Research team identifies calcium-activated “bi-kinase module” as central molecular switch. more