UC Davis researchers used advanced microscopy to observe plant cell division in real-time, uncovering three phases of cell wall formation. Their work, published in the Journal of Experimental Botany, provides insights into cytokinesis and material recycling.
Researchers in Brian Bailey’s Plant Simulation Lab at UC Davis are using 3D models and virtual reality to visualize plant processes like light absorption and growth. The VR demo at Picnic Day will show how bean traits impact photosynthesis and yield.
UC Davis researchers, led by Georgia Drakakaki, created a biophysical model and animation to explain cytokinesis, the essential process of plant cell division. Funded by the NSF, the model provides new insights into membrane structures and cell wall formation.
