Understanding how the 'heart' of the plant works may lead to protection from pathogens

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May 17, 2023, 2:06 pm189 pts
Plants, like humans, need to move sugar and other nutrients around their bodies to power their growth. But unlike humans, they do not have a heart to pump these vital nutrients. Instead, they use an amazing molecular pump mechanism that scientists have been studying for decades since its discovery more than 30…

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