Additionally, research exploring melatonin’s broader regulatory functions suggests that its interaction with other phytohormones may not only stimulate plant growth but also bolster defence ...

Noninvasive phenotyping has emerged as a vital tool in plant science, enabling the study of stress indicators without disrupting plant growth. While most studies have historically focused on ...

This sensor measures hydrogen peroxide, a marker of stress in soybean and tobacco plant leaves. Credit: Adapted from ACS Sensors 2025, DOI: 10.1021/acssensors.4c02645 ...

A leaf-mounted sensor measures plant hormone levels in real time, offering insights into plant health and potential for early disease or stress detection in agriculture. Credit: 2025 KAUST.

It may sound strange but plants can remember stress. Scientists are still learning about how plants do this without a brain. But with climate change threatening crops around the world ...

“Most plants produce a stress hormone that acts like a stop signal for growth,” said senior study author José Dinneny, an associate professor of biology at Stanford University.

A microneedle patch senses plant stress Tiny hydrogel-coated needles measure hydrogen peroxide, a ‘universal stress molecule’ by Carolyn Wilke, special to C&EN April 3, 2025 4 min read Share ...