Dear Friends of the KU Leuven Plant Institute,
We wish you 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘫𝘰𝘺 this holiday season and a flourishing New Year full of growth, discovery, and success!

Discover the dynamic influence of ethylene on tomato plant photosynthesis: Ethylene shows a dose-dependent effect with phases ranging from initial epinasty to long-term senescence. 🍅☀️
DOI: doi.org/10.1093/plph...

Trees do more than beautify – they significantly lower city temperatures. 🌡️🌳 Unpaved areas with trees experience fewer days of strong heat stress compared to paved, treeless spaces. ➡️DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.uf...

Fascinating insights from Andreas Houben's (Leibniz IPK) talk yesterday 🌳 The key message? We've barely scratched the surface of centromere biology. Time to explore non-model species! -->PlantGenetics 🌿🧬

🔬 Insightful Study: Examining the impact of habitat loss on drought tolerance and other traits in forest herbs. Essential findings for designing effective conservation strategies. doi.org/10.1111/1365...

🌱This week's LPI 🍕 seminar showcased Hana's research on enhancing pollen thermotolerance using flavonols, alongside Thomas's pioneering work on Agrivoltaics in Belgium. Both addressing critical challenges in sustainable agriculture and energy under climate change.🔋 🌾