A new study, led by the University of Bristol, has shed new light on the origin, timing and habitat in which the chloroplast first evolved. The Earth's biosphere is fuelled by photosynthesis.

Chloroplast tubes play a key role in plants' immune defense Date: June 25, 2015 Source: University of California - Davis Summary: When plant cells are infected with pathogens, networks of tiny ...

Chloroplasts are special semi-autonomous organelles. They contain the chlorophyll which are essential pigments for harvesting solar energy in photosynthetic systems. Chloroplast's role is ...