Plant molecular biology

Plant molecular biology studies the tiny molecules and processes inside plants that control their growth, development, and responses to the environment. It explores how DNA encodes instructions for making proteins, how genes are turned on or off, and how plants adapt to changes like drought or pests. Understanding these molecular strategies helps in improving crop yields, developing disease-resistant plants, and ensuring sustainable agriculture. Essentially, it uncovers the biological blueprints within plants, revealing how their cells function on a microscopic level to shape the plants we see and rely on.