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Researchers unearth revolutionary technique plants use to survive in harsh conditions: 'This is the path'

"Plant fitness isn’t just about the plant itself — it’s about the whole community of microbes around it." Researchers unearth ...
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Scientists Just Used CRISPR To Change a Plant’s Chromosome Number

Researchers used CRISPR to change the number of chromosomes in Arabidopsis by fusing chromosome arms, reducing the genome ...
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This tiny plant survived the vacuum of space and still grows

Moss spores survived an extended stay on the outside of the ISS and remained capable of germinating once back on Earth. Their ...

Attract bees to your garden next spring by planting 1 bulb now in November

A gardener has shared the one bulb she is planting in November to set herself up for major success next spring – and it'll ...

Discovery of plant reproductive success provides insights into human fertility

Researchers have uncovered how successful chromosome segregation during sexual reproduction is achieved in plants. The ...

Genetic engineering reduces plant's chromosome number without affecting its growth

Higher yields, greater resilience to climatic changes or diseases—the demands on crop plants are constantly growing. To ...