Researchers have discovered that miR319a, a microRNA, significantly enhances poplar trees' resilience to salt stress, potentially revolutionizing tree cultivation in saline environments. This ...

Throughout Madison County, much of our forest is dominated by a tall, pale-barked tree that grows ramrod straight. Often called “yellow poplar” by loggers and sawmill owners, it’s also known as “tulip ...

A cross-section of a Populus trichocarpa stem imaged under UV light to reveal the vascular tissues involved in wood formation. The glowing cell walls contain lignin, which provides structural strength ...

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Scientists have made a breakthrough in their mission to develop more sustainable, resilient gene-edited trees with a new technique that utilizes biotechnology to improve the genes of poplar trees ...

The discovery of a hybrid population of poplar trees in western Wyoming has provided insight into how natural hybridization informs the evolution of many plant species, according to researchers. They ...