Researchers Detect Communication Inside Plant Cells

Jan. 13, 2005
Using advanced imaging techniques, researchers at Cornell University, Ithaca, N.Y., have detected an "information superhighway" inside plant cells that allows chloroplasts the minuscule green bodies that carry out photosynthesis to communicate with each ...

Using advanced imaging techniques, researchers at Cornell University, Ithaca, N.Y., have detected an "information superhighway" inside plant cells that allows chloroplasts the minuscule green bodies that carry out photosynthesis to communicate with each other. "We were surprised to find chloroplasts that were attached to each other by long slender tubules," says Maureen R. Hanson, professor of plant molecular biology. The discovery was made after the researchers genetically engineered plants that contained a fluorescent protein gene in the nucleus, from jellyfish. The observations were made by Cornell-patented technology, a two-photon laser microscope developed by Watt W. Webb, professor of applied and engineering physics. The advanced microscopes can reveal fundamental biological processes in living cells plant biology, metabolism, wound healing, behavior of malignant cells, and nerve communication. The technology is available for licensing.

Popular Sponsored Recommendations

Four Common OT Cybersecurity Pitfalls for Manufacturers

April 4, 2023
For the last six years, Dragos has leveraged their Professional Services team to develop an on-the-ground understanding of the realities facing the industrial community and to...

Empowering the Modern Workforce: The Power of Connected Worker Technologies

March 1, 2024
Explore real-world strategies to boost worker safety, collaboration, training, and productivity in manufacturing. Emphasizing Industry 4.0, we'll discuss digitalization and automation...

How Manufacturers Can Optimize Operations with Weather Intelligence

Nov. 2, 2023
The bad news? Severe weather has emerged as one of the biggest threats to continuity and safety in manufacturing. The good news? The intelligence solutions that build weather ...

Transformative Capabilities for XaaS Models in Manufacturing

Feb. 14, 2024
The manufacturing sector is undergoing a pivotal shift toward "servitization," or enhancing product offerings with services and embracing a subscription model. This transition...

Voice your opinion!

To join the conversation, and become an exclusive member of IndustryWeek, create an account today!