In this work, we explore how plants manage the balance between carbon and nitrogen—two essential elements they need to grow and thrive. We look at the key molecules involved, how plants detect them, and the early signals that help trigger growth and adjust development. By reviewing the latest discoveries, we aim to show just how complex—and fascinating—this internal balancing act really is.
Eloisa del Pino, president of the CSIC and Óscar García Suárez, rector of the UPM made an institutional visit to the CBGP.
Plant–pathogen encounters occur at the subcellular level, where the specialized cell walls of both organisms serve as the first—and sometimes only—point of contact. In this review, we examine how plants and microbes remodel and adapt their cell walls, highlighting the dynamic biochemical and mechanical changes that shape infection outcomes and pl.
The Spanish Society of Plant Biology announced the Sabater 2025 Award for young researchers.
The goal of the “Thesis in 3 minutes” is to challenge PhD students to explain their research during a time-limited presentation, using simple and approachable language that is capable of reaching the public.
On Jan-29 a farewell event to Prof. Fernando Ponz took place at CBGP, on the occasion of his retirement.
A groundbreaking study, co-led by researchers from the Center for Plant Biotechnology and Genomics (CBGP) and Centre for Research in Agricultural Genomics (CRAG), has elucidated the mechanism by which bacterial cellulose mediates plant tissue regeneration.
The International Day of Women and Girls in Science, celebrated on 11 February, is implemented by UNESCO and UN-Women, in collaboration with institutions and civil society partners that aim to promote women and girls in science.
The latest activity report covering the 2022-2023 is now available. It includes the center’s activities in various areas. Check out the CBGP progress, scientific highlights, interesting facts, and many more.
Heat stress during the reproductive stage is a major environmental challenge that can drastically reduce rapeseed growth and productivity. This study emphasizes the critical roles of antioxidant enzymes, such as superoxide dismutase and catalase, along with autophagy, in boosting heat stress tolerance.
In the framework of the international CBGP-CEPLAS project, the research group of Dr. Wabnik in collaboration with Dr. Jiménez Gómez has proposed a general model for the photoperiod-dependent regulation of circadian clocks across plant species. This study shows common regulatory principles and key differences in transcriptomes of core clock genes, controlling florigens.
On March 8th, CBGP members gathered to celebrate International Women’s Day, reaffirming the center’s commitment to gender equality and recognizing the contributions of women in all areas.