#developmental dynamics

Phytomer development in a C4 grass

The morphology of almost all grasses can be conceptualized as a hierarchical arrangement of subunits, termed phytomers. Therefore, knowledge of phytomer growth and development serves as a basis to elucidate the rhythm of grass growth. A recent study published in AoB PLANTS by Yang et al. provides systematic analyses of the process of phytomer development of Cleistogenes squarrosa, a perennial C4…

Who was the Father of Computer Science? Competitive Features

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Working with computer science alumni and faculty such as William “Red” Whittakerwho led the Tartan Racing team to victory in the 2007 DARPA Grand Challenge and who is currently leading a graduate team competing for the Google Lunar X Prize (space competition to land a robot on the moon)is just one of the many advantages of attending the Carnegie Mellon University…