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Team cracks mystery of how plants ‘do the twist’
Team cracks mystery of how plants ‘do the twist’ Researchers have cracked the mystery of how plants “do the twist” by growing twisted organs, such as roots that skew hard right or left to avoid obstacles. The team found that a change in gene expression in the plant epidermis, rather than a full null mutation, […]
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Bacteria technique can boost plant growth
Bacteria technique can boost plant growth Researchers have shown off a new technique for encapsulating bacteria that can then be stored and applied to plants to improve growth and protect against pests and pathogens. The technique opens the door to creating a wide range of crop applications that allow farmers to make use of these […]
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