and a negative test for starch in the areas which lack chlorophyll. This is evidence that chlorophyll is required for photosynthesis. A plant can be ‘de-starched’ by leaving it in the dark for ...

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Researchers from the University of Tasmania have provided new insights into auxin, a master plant hormone, and its vital role in starch production—the powerhouse of the world's most important crops.