Dandelion-derived carbon dots effectively kill bacteria and speed up wound healing.
Root hairs help us understand plant growth and the role of the actin cytoskeleton.
2 citations
,
July 2015 in “Biochemical Systematics and Ecology” Different types of Armillaria fungus have a high genetic variety when partnering with Polyporus umbellatus mushrooms in China.
3 citations
,
April 2021 in “Chemical & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Extracts from the Calanthe discolor plant promote hair follicle growth and increase growth factor levels.
25 citations
,
January 2011 in “Pharmacognosy magazine” Nardostachys jatamansi DC compounds help promote hair growth.
3 citations
,
May 2021 in “Genetics and Biodiversity Journal” Citrullus colocynthis fruit extract has strong antioxidant and cancer-fighting potential.
9 citations
,
December 2021 in “Molecules” Certain compounds in three Polynesian plants may help hair growth.
101 citations
,
November 2019 in “The Plant Cell” AtZP1 protein stops root hair growth in plants by blocking certain genes.
8 citations
,
July 2024 in “PLoS ONE” Botryococcus braunii's three chemical races should be reclassified as separate species.
28 citations
,
December 2018 in “Plant, cell & environment/Plant, cell and environment” A protein called PLC2 is important for the growth and development of plant roots influenced by auxin.
2 citations
,
January 2011 Trichosanthes dioica R. leaves help hair grow better than minoxidil.
9 citations
,
October 2017 in “Frontiers in plant science” The peach gene CTG134 helps control the interaction between auxin and ethylene, which could lead to new agricultural chemicals.
December 2023 in “FUDMA Journal of Sciences” Vachellia nilotica and Senegalia ataxacantha have compounds useful for antifungal treatments and could boost Katsina State's economy.
41 citations
,
January 2001 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
July 2025 in “Chemistry & Biodiversity” Musa paradisiaca and Musa sapientum have potential health benefits and could be alternatives to synthetic drugs.
33 citations
,
February 2016 in “Journal of Experimental Botany” ROOT HAIR SPECIFIC 10 (RHS10) reduces the length of root hairs in Arabidopsis plants.
10 citations
,
March 2010 in “Journal of Food Biochemistry” Tamarind seed coats have strong antioxidant properties and could be used in health products and food preservatives.
72 citations
,
July 1984 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
February 2024 in “Planta” TRM21 helps control flavonoid production and root hair growth in Arabidopsis thaliana.
15 citations
,
April 2023 in “Biology” Plant and algal lipid droplets are promising for natural oil production but need better extraction methods.
14 citations
,
March 2022 in “Plant Cell & Environment” The protein AtRXR3 limits root hair growth in Arabidopsis, affecting phosphorus uptake.
July 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Medicine” Nyctanthes arbor-tristis is effective for treating many health issues.
2 citations
,
September 2025 in “BMC Genomics” Maize root hairs adapt differently to mild and severe cold, with mild stress allowing some growth and severe stress stopping growth to focus on defense.
47 citations
,
July 2005 in “European Journal of Cell Biology” Terrestrial vertebrates have balanced keratin gene clusters, unlike teleost fish.
April 2024 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” A gene network led by RSL4 is crucial for early root hair growth in response to cold in Arabidopsis thaliana.
13 citations
,
January 2014 in “Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi” Dendrobium candidum polysaccharides promote hair growth.
1 citations
,
September 2024 in “African Journal of Biomedical Research” Curcuma longa and Dalbergia sissoo may work well together to treat inflammation, stress, and cancer.
1 citations
,
January 2017 in “Springer eBooks” Flavonoids and Nod factors are key for legume plant growth and could help in sustainable farming.
53 citations
,
July 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Geranium pyrenaicum extracts show potential for cancer, antiviral, and enzyme inhibition treatments.
October 2025 in “Quantum Journal of Medical and Health Sciences” Tridax procumbens is a plant with many health benefits, including healing, protecting the liver, fighting infections, and promoting hair growth.