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New research from MSU plant scientistists in the MSU-DOE Plant Research Lab, the department of Biochemistry, and the Plant Resilience Institute reveals a sulfur-conserving mechanism used by plants to balance growth and defense.

Learn how Michigan State scientists are securing a sustainabile future

In Death Valley, the Rhee Lab identifies untapped blueprints for plant resilience.

Robert A.Quinn has been recognized in the “2025 Highly Cited Researchers” list.

Researchers pinpoint the molecular 'switch' that supercharges sperm for their final sprint to an egg.

How cooperation and sustained research lead to a discovery 34 years in the making

The discovery of a suprising way plants regulate their growth could better equip crops to handle environmental stress.

Researchers are looking at how plants and algae can protect themselves from attacks from within

The discovery of how plants move life’s building blocks has unlocked new potential for developing nutrient-rich crops and ensuring food security.

Chinedum Udekwu discusses his roles as scientist, student advocate and more.

Dr. Rahman provides a behind-the-scenes look at the Kim Lab's latest breakthroughs.

Learning from nature's packaging experts could lead to anti-virals, gene therapy, and the next generation of RNA-based therapeutics.

The mint family of plants is hiding super-sized secrets with big applications.

Undergraduate students are brought to MSU to research and study plants and photosynthetic microbes

Knowing how some corals pass along thermal tolerance can help build healthier coral reefs and protect their future.

Sharkey’s prolific career in the plant sciences spans continents and scientific topics, touching on the lives of many researchers who continue to work in the field today

With a revamped facility space and new instruments, Spartan researchers take on the world's biggest challenges

Erich Grotewold discusses his study of flavonoids with ASBMB.

A new project is underway that could help researchers understand the evolution of the chloroplast.

A natural alternative to pesticides may be hiding in a misunderstood plant compound — but it could come at an environmental cost.

If a protein faces the wrong way, it could lead to eye and neurological diseases

A microscopic enzyme could be the key to helping nitrogen fertilizers stick better to the soil and prevent run-off that causes harmful algal blooms.